Why We Sleep
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Matthew Walker
“Why We Sleep is an important and fascinating book…Walker taught me a lot about this basic activity that every person on Earth needs. I suspect his book will do the same for you.” —Bill Gates A New York Times bestseller and international sensation, this “stimulating and important book” (Financial Times) is a fascinating dive into the purpose and power of slumber.With two appearances on CBS This Morning and Fresh Air's most popular interview of 2017, Matthew Walker has made abundantly clear that sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life. Until very recently, science had no answer to the question of why we sleep, or what good it served, or why we suffer such devastating health consequences when it is absent. Compared to the other basic drives in life—eating, drinking, and reproducing—the purpose of sleep remains more elusive. Within the brain, sleep enriches a diversity of functions, including our ability to learn, memorize, and make logical decisions. It recalibrates our emotions, restocks our immune system, fine-tunes our metabolism, and regulates our appetite. Dreaming creates a virtual reality space in which the brain melds past and present knowledge, inspiring creativity. In this “compelling and utterly convincing” (The Sunday Times) book, preeminent 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. Clear-eyed, fascinating, and accessible, Why We Sleep is a crucial and illuminating book. Written with the precision of Atul Gawande, Andrew Solomon, and Sherwin Nuland, it is “recommended for night-table reading in the most pragmatic sense” (The New York Times Book Review).
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Author
Matthew Walker
Pages
368
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published Date
2017-10-03
ISBN
1501144332 9781501144332
Ratings
Google: 5
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"This book goes deep into sleep and as a result may not be for everyone. It will likely make you feel guilty for not getting enough sleep as it provides lots of scientific evidence for sleep's critical role in every aspect of our lives and health. All that said, if you are interested in learning about sleep, don't miss this."
"A science-backed look into the crucial role of sleep on overall health and longevity. This book will be a wake up call for anyone who has poor sleep habits. Since it’s written by a professor who has studied sleep for over two decades, I trust the data shared in the book and I’ve already implemented a lot of his recommendations in my daily life."
"Important insights on how sleep impacts every aspect of our lives."
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"First thing first, this book will make you feel guilty about not sleeping enough😅. With that out, It’s a fantastic read, full with wealth of information about sleep, brain and humans in general. A must read for everyone. One particular aspect that author completely misses which I would love him to cover in future edition is the impact of meditation on sleep. Get the book and get smarter 😉"
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