Why do humans need sleep?

  • Sleep
  • Rest
  • Memory Consolidation
  • Muscle Repair
  • Growth Hormone
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Humans need sleep to allow the body and brain to rest and recover. It helps in memory consolidation, muscle repair, and growth hormone release.

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