Episode 20:
Sleep & Stress
Sleep & Stress
BY ALBERT CHOW, JOYNER GROSS, NICO BOTT, & HALEY SMITH
In this episode we’re discussing the relationship between sleep–or lack thereof–and stress, which we all struggle with. Join us to learn about a very interesting hormone involved, how that can go awry, before moving onto potential solutions.
This episode was produced as part of a 200-level Fundamentals of Neuroscience course taught by Angel Kaur during Spring 2021 at UNC Asheville.
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Written, Directed, and Featuring: Albert Chow, Joyner Gross, Nico Bott, Haley Smith
Scientific Research by: Albert Chow, Joyner Gross, Nico Bott, Haley Smith
Additional Sound Engineering: Cat Sawyer
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