The Everyday Mavericks

  Human being: A member of the species Homo sapiens , characterised by advanced reasoning, self-awareness, language, creativity, and the ability to adapt to a wide range of environments. Understanding Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and the Amazing Way Your Body Works Have you ever paused to appreciate your own body? Not simply its appearance or physical abilities, but the extraordinary biological system quietly working on your behalf every second of every day. Long before your first memory and throughout every moment since, trillions of cells have been communicating, repairing, adapting, and preparing you for whatever comes next. The more I learn about the human body, the more convinced I become that it deserves our admiration. My own fascination began with sleep. I have an interesting relationship with it. When my head touches the pillow, it is almost like someone has turned off the lights. Sleep arrives within moments. My routine is wonderfully uncomplicated. A comfortable place to ...