Sleep Series Part 4: Sleep & ANS - Neurophysiology, Wearables, & Biomarkers
Explore the relationship between the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and sleep neurophysiology in this fourth talk of our wearable sleep research series.
Dr. Ahn explores the ANS and its pivotal role in sleep neurophysiology. Key points include the relationship between ANS and sleep quality, the association of poor sleep with adverse clinical outcomes, and how understanding the ANS can help optimize sleep. We explore concepts like the Neurovisceral Integration Model and yin-yang balance in sleep. The talk also covers the neurological mechanisms, stages of sleep, and heart rate variability, wrapping up with the interplay of non-REM and REM sleep in maintaining a dynamic self.