Why We Sleep

Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

Paperback, 368 pages

English language

Published Jan. 4, 2018 by Penguin Books UK, Penguin Books Ltd.

ISBN:
978-0-14-198376-9
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5 stars (1 review)

Neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker provides a revolutionary exploration of sleep, examining how it affects every aspect of our physical and mental well-being. Charting the most cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs, and marshalling his decades of research and clinical practice, Walker explains how we can harness sleep to improve learning, mood and energy levels, regulate hormones, prevent cancer, Alzheimer's and diabetes, slow the effects of aging, and increase longevity. He also provides actionable steps towards getting a better night's sleep every night.

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Everyone Should Read This

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This book should be required reading as much of any of the great classics. It will bring you to understand not only the deleterious effects of sleep deprivation, but how good sleep grants a myriad of benefits, and how losing those benefits affect our world today.

Subjects

  • Sleep
  • Neuroscience