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Sleep Hygiene Epigenetics

Meaning

Sleep Hygiene Epigenetics is the study of how consistent, high-quality sleep practices, collectively termed sleep hygiene, induce favorable chemical modifications to the genome that optimize gene expression related to metabolic health, stress response, and cellular repair. This concept establishes a direct molecular link between behavioral sleep practices and long-term biological outcomes, showing that sleep quality is a potent environmental modulator of genetic function. Optimizing sleep hygiene acts as a non-pharmacological epigenetic intervention, supporting the expression of genes associated with anti-inflammation and longevity. It underscores the profound biological value of restorative sleep.