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Why We Sleep

The New Science of Sleep and Dreams

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Why We Sleep

Written by: Matthew Walker
Narrated by: John Sackville
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Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our life, health and longevity and yet it is increasingly neglected in twenty-first-century society, with devastating consequences: every major disease in the developed world - Alzheimer's, cancer, obesity, diabetes - has very strong causal links to deficient sleep.

In this audiobook, the first of its kind written by a scientific expert, Professor Matthew Walker explores twenty years of cutting-edge research to solve the mystery of why sleep matters. Looking at creatures from across the animal kingdom as well as major human studies, Why We Sleep delves into everything from what really happens during REM sleep to how caffeine and alcohol affect sleep and why our sleep patterns change across a lifetime, transforming our appreciation of the extraordinary phenomenon that safeguards our existence.

Includes a bonus PDF of graphs and diagrams.

'Astonishing ... an amazing book ... absolutely chocker full of things that we need to know' Chris Evans

'Matthew Walker is probably one of the most influential people on the planet' Evening Standard

'Startling, vital ... a life-raft' Guardian

'A top sleep scientist argues that sleep is more important for our health than diet or exercise' The Times

'Passionate, urgent . . . it had a powerful effect on me' Observer

©2017 Matthew Walker (P)2017 Penguin Books Ltd

 Biological Sciences Neuroscience & Neuropsychology Physical Illness & Disease Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Sleep Disorders
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Critic Reviews

A neuroscientist shows how a good night's shut-eye can make us cleverer, more attractive, slimmer, happier, healthier and ward off cancer . . . it's probably a little too soon to tell you that it saved my life, but it's been an eye-opener (Mark O'Connell)
Passionate, urgent . . . it had a powerful effect on me (Rachel Cooke)
An important and fascinating book (Bill Gates)
Compelling and utterly convincing . . . you'll never think of your bedtime in the same way again (James McConnachie)
A stimulating and important book . . . richly packed with science (Clive Cookson)
Uplifting . . . Walker is in love with sleep and wants us to fall in love with sleep, too (David Kamp)
Matthew Walker is probably one of the most influential people on the planet (Katie Law)
Astonishing . . . an amazing book . . . absolutely chocker full of things that we need to know (Chris Evans)
Amazing . . . I'm obsessed with this book (Thom Yorke)
Passionate, urgent, convincing . . . it had a powerful effect on me (Rachel Cooke)
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amazing, lots of information about why one should sleep and how it impacts health, economics, happiness.

amazing, lots of information about why to sleep

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This is one of the most important books I have read so far simply because of the lack of guidance/literature on such an important health-related aspect of our lives which most of us take for granted. It scares you, yes, but more importantly educates you in making you aware of perhaps the low-est hanging fruits in terms of health, i.e. sleep, and perhaps one which will plentiful returns when invested in over the long run. This gem of a work by Matthew Walker is a must read for all, it will at the very least, bust one myth that you have about the phenomenon that is sleep. I for one, hope to put certain learnings from the book in practice.

One of the most important books you'll ever read

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A very important book of our times where a general neglect of sleep is prevalent.

Re-imagine your sleep.

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If half the facts and figures in this book are accurate, this book is a must read/listen for everyone regardless of your age, gender, economic background, ethnicity, profession or location. It is mind boggling how little we know or care about something that is literally a requirement for staying alive alongside food and water.

A must read

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some of the learnings will always stay in your mind and you will respect this important aspect of life hereon

One of the most important books one ever reads

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