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Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker | Sleep Science Book

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Book cover of 'Why We Sleep' with a night sky design and moon icon.
  • Book cover of 'Why We Sleep' with a night sky design and moon icon.
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker | Sleep Science Book

Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker | Sleep Science Book

Combining scientific research with practical explanations
$19.00

Why we chose this book

Sleep influences nearly everything we ask of ourselves, from recovery and performance to focus and wellbeing. This accessible exploration of sleep science helps explain why quality rest deserves to be treated as a foundation of a stronger, healthier life.

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Sleep Science

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Popular Science

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About the Book

In Why We Sleep, neuroscientist and sleep researcher Matthew Walker takes readers inside the science of sleep to explore why we need it and what occurs within the brain and body while we rest.

Walker examines topics including REM and non-REM sleep, dreaming, circadian rhythms, memory formation, learning, emotions and the effects of sleep deprivation. He also considers how factors such as caffeine, alcohol, artificial light, work schedules and modern routines can influence sleep.

Rather than treating sleep as simply downtime between waking hours, the book presents it as an active biological process closely connected with how we think, feel, learn and perform.

Combining scientific research with practical explanations, Why We Sleep encourages readers to reconsider the role that quality sleep plays in building a healthier, more capable life.
Book Details

Author: Matthew Walker

Pages: 368

Publication Date: June 19, 2018

Dimensions: 5.4" W × 8.3" H × 1" D

Language: English

Why We Sleep is an accessible exploration of sleep science and its relationship with the brain, body, performance and everyday wellbeing.
About the Author

Matthew Walker is a scientist, professor and researcher specializing in the study of sleep and neuroscience.

His work focuses on understanding how sleep affects the human brain and body, including its relationship with learning, memory and emotional functioning. Walker has become widely known for bringing modern sleep research to a broader public audience through his writing, teaching and discussions of sleep science.

Why We Sleep brought much of this research together for general readers and became an international bestseller.

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