What Really Happens to Your Body When You Sleep
This short, engaging film takes viewers inside the human body to discover what really happens during sleep. With playful imagery of memory-sorting brain librarians, muscle builders and busy immune cells, it reveals the hidden work of rest. Through simple science it explains why sleep is far more powerful than it seems. It is a fun, informative watch for anyone curious about the body and a good night's rest. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
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