Hans Günther Weeß Schlaf - Wirkt Wun...

: During sleep, the body performs critical maintenance, including strengthening the immune system, boosting memory, and acting as a natural defense against depression.

The book (Sleep Works Wonders: Everything About the Most Important Third of Our Life) by German sleep expert Dr. Hans-Günter Weeß is a comprehensive guide to understanding and improving human sleep. Weeß, a prominent psychologist and head of the Interdisciplinary Sleep Center at Pfalzklinikum, argues that sleep is not a luxury but our most vital "regeneration and repair program". Key Concepts and Insights Hans Günther Weeß Schlaf Wirkt Wun...

: He highlights that roughly 80% of Germans use an alarm to wake up, effectively cutting their essential repair program short before it is finished. : During sleep, the body performs critical maintenance,

: Weeß critiques modern culture's tendency to devalue sleep. He notes that while early risers are often seen as "dynamic," those who prioritize sleep are unfairly labeled as lazy. Weeß, a prominent psychologist and head of the

: External warmth—like a warm bath or a cozy blanket—actually helps the body's core temperature drop by dilating surface blood vessels, which facilitates falling asleep.