Why We Sleep

By Matthew Walker,

Book cover of Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

Book description

THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
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'Vital ... a life-raft' Guardian
'A top sleep scientist argues that sleep is more important for our health than diet or exercise' The Times
'It had a powerful…

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Why read it?

2 authors picked Why We Sleep as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I was shocked to learn about the amazing things that happen in our bodies while we sleep.

This book clarified and significantly improved how I sleep and my routine prior to bedtime. This book helped me to figure out what I was previously doing incorrectly and helped me to feel my best after a great night of sleep.

From Navaz's list on upgrading your health and vitality.

I found this book to be an excellent testament to the importance of good quality sleep. The author engages the reader by not only presenting his own research, but all the current research on how all the aspects of sleep are critical for brain health.

We spend literally one-third of our lives asleep. There are many brain maintenance functions that are critical during the sleep process. This book describes how each one of these functions is important for the brain and mental health in general.

From John's list on life-style health.

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