The Nuance

Sleep Is the Most Productive Part of the Day

The hours spent sleeping are especially critical for your brain

Markham Heid
Elemental
Published in
4 min readApr 26, 2019

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Illustrations by George Greaves

Every week, the Nuance will go beyond the basics, offering a deep and researched look at the latest science and expert insights on a buzzed-about health topic.

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Markham Heid
Elemental

I’m a frequent contributor at TIME, the New York Times, and other media orgs. I write mostly about health and science. I like long walks and the Grateful Dead.