Merijn van de Laar
Dr. Merijn van de Laar is a sleep therapist and scientist who approaches sleep from an evolutionary perspective, emphasizing the importance of aligning modern sleep habits with our ancestral patterns. He has conducted extensive research on sleep, insomnia, and personality, drawing from his own experiences with chronic insomnia. In his new book, 'How to Sleep Like a Caveman: Ancient Wisdom for a Better Night’s Rest,' he shares insights from studying the sleep patterns of modern hunter-gatherers and proposes a 12-point plan to improve sleep quality by managing stress and enhancing our connection to natural circadian rhythms.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Vietnam | 1 | 7.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 154,751 | $340,000 | 541$ |
| Totals | 1 | 97,338,583 | 154,751 | $340,000 | 541$ |
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Merijn van de Laar, a Dutch scientist who has experienced insomnia, believes that prehistoric ancestors may hold the key to better sleep.
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New Zealand:
Dr Merijn van de Laar looks at sleep from an evolutionary perspective, drawing on years of research including his own experiences with insomnia.
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