Why We Sleep
Author: Matthew Walker
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About This Book'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 TLS, OBSERVER, SUNDAY TIMES, FT, GUARDIAN, DAILY MAIL AND EVENING STANDARD BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2017Sleep 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 book, 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. '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 Read moreBook DetailsAuthor: Matthew WalkerPublisher: Penguin (25 September 2018); Penguin Random House Ireland Limited; productsafety@penguin.co.ukFormat: Paperback – 25 September 2018Language: EnglishPages: 368ISBN: 978-0141983769Dimensions: 12.8 x 2.1 x 19.7 cmWeight: 268 g
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- Reading Level
- General / Adult
- Language & Format
- English • Paperback – 25 September 2018
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- Available on request
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- Penguin (25 September 2018); Penguin Random House Ireland Limited; productsafety@penguin.co.uk
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About This Book'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 TLS, OBSERVER, SUNDAY TIMES, FT, GUARDIAN, DAILY MAIL AND EVENING STANDARD BOOKS OF...
Who should read this book?
Valuable for university students, educators, and scholars seeking authoritative reference material and structured subject mastery.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll never think about sleep the same way again. Written by a world‑leading sleep scientist, this eye‑opening book blends cutting‑edge research with clear, engaging storytelling. You’ll discover how sleep affects memory, mood, immunity, weight and long‑term health—and why missing it quietly harms your body and brain. Practical, persuasive and deeply motivating, it helps you make better sleep a powerful daily advantage.
- Published by Penguin (25 September 2018); Penguin Random House Ireland Limited; productsafety@penguin.co.uk.
- Language: English.
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About This Book'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 TLS, OBSERVER, SUNDAY TIMES, FT, GUARDIAN, DAILY MAIL AND EVENING STANDARD BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2017Sleep 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 book, the first of its kind written by a scientific expert,...
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