seixas: both are true.he timing of your sleep is important, but it is also important that you do so consistently. studies have shown that if you are a morning person, stick with that routine. if you are a night person, stick with that routine. you want to get seven to nine hours of sleep daily, to get the best health benefits, whether it is physically or brain health. laura: we all know that sleep is incredibly important. how can people maximize the rest they are getting? prof. seixas: how you can maximize your rest is pretty much you want to make sure that your sleep schedule is consistent. you want to ensure that you reduce the amount of stress you get before you go to bed. you want to reduce the amount of food you eat right before bed. you want to remove all the different blue light from your phones or mobile devices because that can significantly impact the quality and time of sleep you get. most importantly, ensure your bedroom environment is conducive to good sleep. laura: it sounds like i need to sto