Our brains allow us to process the world, understand everything around us, learn new things, and paradoxically, we're still very unaware of how much of our own brains function. However, modern neuroscience and cognitive sciences have made great strides in understanding the effect our brains have on our everyday functions. With that, comes a wealth of knowledge and a variety of facts that you probably don't know about the brain. But don’t worry, our video will fix it. Enjoy…

We tend to think of sleep as a time when the mind and body shut down. But this is not the case. Sleep is an active period in which a lot of important processing, restoration, and strengthening occurs. Exactly how this happens and why our bodies are programmed for such a long period of slumber is still somewhat of a mystery. But scientists do understand some of sleep’s critical functions, and the reasons we need it for optimal health and well being. 

In this video, you will find a list of the most interesting and surprising facts about sleep that you may not know.