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| why we sleep: Why We Sleep Matthew Walker, 2017-10-03 “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). |
| why we sleep: The Sleep Solution W. Chris Winter, M.D., 2017-04-04 From the host of the Sleep Unplugged podcast—with cutting-edge sleep science and time-tested techniques, The Sleep Solution will help anyone achieve healthy sleep and eliminate pills, pain, and fatigue. If you want to fix your sleep problems, Internet tips and tricks aren’t going to do it for you. You need to really understand what’s going on with your sleep—both what your problems are and how to solve them. The Sleep Solution is an exciting journey of sleep self-discovery and understanding that will help you custom design specific interventions to fit your lifestyle. Drawing on his twenty-four years of experience within the field, neurologist and sleep expert W. Chris Winter will help you… • Understand how sleep works and the ways in which food, light, and other activities act to help or hurt the process • Learn why sleeping pills are so often misunderstood and used incorrectly—and how you can achieve your best sleep without them • Incorporate sleep and napping into your life—whether you are a shift worker, student, or overcommitted parent • Think outside the box to better understand ways to treat a multitude of conditions—from insomnia to sleep apnea to restless leg syndrome and circadian sleep disorders • Wade through the ever-changing sea of sleep technology and understand its value as it relates to your own sleep struggles Dubbed the “Sleep Whisperer” by Arianna Huffington, Dr. Winter is an international expert on sleep and has helped more than 10,000 patients rest better at night, including countless professional athletes. Now, he’s bringing his experiences out from under the covers—redefining what it means to have optimal sleep and get the ZZZs you really need... INCLUDES TIPS, TRICKS, EXERCISES, AND ILLUSTRATIONS |
| why we sleep: Why We Can't Sleep Ada Calhoun, 2020-01-07 The acclaimed author explores the hidden crises of Gen X women in this “engaging hybrid of first-person confession, reportage [and] pop culture analysis” (The New Republic). Ada Calhoun was married with children and a good career—and yet she was miserable. She thought she had no right to complain until she realized how many other Generation X women felt the same way. What could be behind this troubling trend? To find out, Calhoun delved into housing costs, HR trends, credit card debt averages, and divorce data. At every turn, she saw that Gen X women were facing new problems as they entered middle age—problems that were being largely overlooked. Calhoun spoke with women across America who were part of the generation raised to “have it all.” She found that most were exhausted, terrified about money, under-employed, and overwhelmed. And instead of being heard, they were being told to lean in, take “me-time,” or make a chore chart to get their lives and homes in order. In Why We Can’t Sleep, Calhoun opens up the cultural and political contexts of Gen X’s predicament. She offers practical advice on how to ourselves out of the abyss—and keep the next generation of women from falling in. The result is reassuring, empowering, and essential reading for all middle-aged women, and anyone who hopes to understand them. |
| why we sleep: Why We Nap STAMPI, BROUGHTON, 2013-11-27 J ÜRGEN AscHOFF Very bad habit! Very bad habit! Captain Giles to Joseph Conrad who had taken a siesta. -Conrad: The Shadow Line On the Multiplicity of Rest-Activity Cycles: Some Historical and Conceptual Notes According to its title this book tries to answer the profound question of why we nap-and why Captain Giles was wrong in blaming Conrad for having napped. However, in this volume the term nap is not used in the narrower sense of an afternoon siesta; instead, emphasis is placed on the recurrent alternation between states of alertness and drowsiness, i. e. , on rest-activity cycles of high er frequency throughout the 24 hr. In view of this focus, two authors (Stampi, in Chapter I, and Ball, in Chapter 3) rightly refer to the psychologist Szymanski who was among the first to describe polyphasic activity patterns. Hence, I consider it appropriate to open this foreword with a few historical remarks. At the time when Szymanski (1920) made the distinction between monophasic and polyphasic rest-activity patterns and sleep-wake cy cles, respectively, not much was known about the mechanisms of such temporal structures. Although the botanists quite some time ago had demonstrated the endogenous nature of the monophasic sleep movements in plants, the hypothesis of an (still unknown) external driving force was favored by those who studied rhythms in animals and humans (Aschoff, 1990). |
| why we sleep: The Science of Sleep Wallace B. Mendelson, 2017-10-06 From Ivy: We are sleeping less and less: statistics show that insomnia has reached pandemic proportions, and costs healthcare providers billions. Most of us spend a third of our lives asleep--our bodies insist on sleep; without it, we die. But why we sleep still remains relatively mysterious. The Science of Sleep explains the elements of the sleep state and explores the various sleep disorders and how their available treatments work. By offering an accessible account of sleep science, the book allows the reader to assess their relationship with sleep and craft their own approach to having a restful night with the maximum physical return. |
| why we sleep: Opportunity Rob Moore, 2021-03-25 Opportunities are limitless and abundant. The problem is, many people can't recognise them. It can feel like opportunity doesn't knock for you, or other people get more opportunities, or you have bad luck and timing. You just need to know where to look. How to ask. When to ACT. Opportunity can be a window or a door; sometimes it opens right in front of you and sometimes it knocks. You need to be ready: windows, doors and eyes open. Are you waiting for that once-in-a-lifetime or business opportunity to change your life? How will you know when it comes? How will you be sure it's right for you? This book is not about waiting for an opportunity. It's a book containing strategies that can be employed immediately, ensuring you attract opportunities abundantly, both big and small, and you're ready to recognise and take them. To turn ideas into opportunities. Successful people often make their own luck - they find success because they have trained their minds to recognise great opportunities and make the most of them, rather than freezing with uncertainty or lacking the vision to see them through. They know the opportunity cost of not taking them. In this book you'll learn how to spot, seize and implement the right opportunities, and how to say NO to the wrong ones. You'll learn to take fast and slow opportunities. When opportunity appears you'll be ready to take advantage, seize the day, and win at life. |
| why we sleep: Why We Sleep Matthew Walker, 2017-09-28 '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 THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER TLS, OBSERVER, SUNDAY TIMES, FT, GUARDIAN, DAILY MAIL AND EVENING STANDARD BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2017 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 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 |
| why we sleep: Rehab to Throw Like a Pro Edward Martel, Max Wardell, Marcee Wardell, 2019-05-28 This book serves as a practical guide to maximizing clinicians' effectiveness in rehabilitating overhead throwing athletes. Topics covered will include throwing mechanics, assessment of throwing athletes, and manual therapy with the primary focus of this guide being exercise interventions. Assessment strategies and exercise interventions will be laid out in a progression that can be easily followed and implemented in the clinic today. The inspiration for this book comes from my professional baseball career ending prematurely due to injury. Shortly after I made the 40-man roster for the New York Yankees, I sustained a shoulder injury that altered my career and life. I nearly made it back up to the MLB before sustaining another serious throwing injury. After multiple injuries and surgeries, I dedicated my life and future career, physical therapy, to discovering why throwing injuries occur and how to prevent them. The goal of this book is to give clinicians practical tools and interventions that they can add to their toolbox, without bogging them down with extraneous material and information. My goal for you is that you can make a difference in throwing athletes' careers so they don't have to experience the same career ending injuries that I endured. |
| why we sleep: Sleep Nick Littlehales, 2018-03-06 Proven solutions for a better night's sleep, from the sleep guru to elite athletes--rest for success in work, sports, and life One-third of our lives -- that's 3,000 hours a year--is spent trying to sleep. The time we spend in bed shapes our moods, motivation, alertness, decision-making skills, reaction time, creativity . . . in short, our ability to perform, whether at work, at home, or at play. But most of us have disturbed, restless nights, relying on over-stimulation from caffeine and sugar to drag us through the day. The old eight-hour rule just doesn't work, and it's time for a new approach. Endorsed by leading professionals in sports and business, Sleep shares a new program to be your personal best. Nick Littlehales is the leading sport sleep coach to some of the biggest names in the sporting world, including record-breaking cyclists for British Cycling and Team Sky, international soccer teams, NBA and NFL players, and Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Here, he shares his proven strategies for anyone to use. You'll learn how to map your unique sleep cycle, optimize your environment for recovery, and cope with the demands of this fast-paced, tech-driven world. Read Sleep and rest your way to a more confident, successful, and happier you. |
| why we sleep: The Outsiders S. E. Hinton, 2012-05-15 Inspiration for the 2024 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical! Over 50 years of an iconic classic! The international bestseller-- a heroic story of friendship and belonging. No one ever said life was easy. But Ponyboy is pretty sure that he's got things figured out. He knows that he can count on his brothers, Darry and Sodapop. And he knows that he can count on his friends—true friends who would do anything for him, like Johnny and Two-Bit. But not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a good time is beating up on “greasers” like Ponyboy. At least he knows what to expect—until the night someone takes things too far. The Outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the YA genre. S. E. Hinton's classic story of a boy who finds himself on the outskirts of regular society remains as powerful today as it was the day it was first published. The Outsiders transformed young-adult fiction from a genre mostly about prom queens, football players and high school crushes to one that portrayed a darker, truer world. —The New York Times Taut with tension, filled with drama. —The Chicago Tribune [A] classic coming-of-age book. —Philadelphia Daily News A New York Herald Tribune Best Teenage Book A Chicago Tribune Book World Spring Book Festival Honor Book An ALA Best Book for Young Adults Winner of the Massachusetts Children's Book Award |
| why we sleep: Snooze Michael McGirr, 2017-06-06 Michael McGirr always had trouble sleeping. The arrival of baby twins, however, made him realize that he’d never before known true exhaustion. And while he celebrated these small children who brought him so much joy and tiredness, he found himself on a desperate and bone-weary journey in search of just a few extra winks a night. It was an adventure that would teach him more about what exactly sleep is, why we need it, and what it means when we don’t get enough of it.In Snooze, McGirr delves into the mysterious world of sleep, including its many benefits, its stubborn elusiveness, and exactly what our brains really get up to while we’re in bed. He offers readers a tour through the odd sleep patterns of some of history's greatest minds, including Aristotle, Homer, Shakespeare, Florence Nightingale, Thomas Edison, and more. He looks, too, at the demise of sleep in our increasingly fragmented modern world—and examines what that means for everyone from the Average Joe in the workplace to those with serious sleep disorders.The result is both entertaining and enlightening—the perfect book for those sleepless nights. |
| why we sleep: Letter from Birmingham Jail MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., Martin Luther King, 2018 This landmark missive from one of the greatest activists in history calls for direct, non-violent resistance in the fight against racism, and reflects on the healing power of love. |
| why we sleep: The Stress Solution Rangan Chatterjee, 2019-01-08 Dr. Rangan Chatterjee knows this better than anyone. As a practicing GP, he's seen first-hand how stress affects his patients and has found simple but effective methods to help them. Now he's on a mission to show that combatting stress is easier than you think. He packed with personal accounts and patient cases. This book will become your blueprint on how to live stress-free in the modern world. |
| why we sleep: We'll Always Have Summer Jenny Han, 2012-04-24 The summer after her first year of college, Isobel Belly Conklin is faced with a choice between Jeremiah and Conrad Fisher, brothers she has always loved, when Jeremiah proposes marriage and Conrad confesses that he still loves her. |
| why we sleep: Lifespan David A. Sinclair, Matthew D. LaPlante, 2019-09-10 A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Brilliant and enthralling.” —The Wall Street Journal A paradigm-shifting book from an acclaimed Harvard Medical School scientist and one of Time’s most influential people. It’s a seemingly undeniable truth that aging is inevitable. But what if everything we’ve been taught to believe about aging is wrong? What if we could choose our lifespan? In this groundbreaking book, Dr. David Sinclair, leading world authority on genetics and longevity, reveals a bold new theory for why we age. As he writes: “Aging is a disease, and that disease is treatable.” This eye-opening and provocative work takes us to the frontlines of research that is pushing the boundaries on our perceived scientific limitations, revealing incredible breakthroughs—many from Dr. David Sinclair’s own lab at Harvard—that demonstrate how we can slow down, or even reverse, aging. The key is activating newly discovered vitality genes, the descendants of an ancient genetic survival circuit that is both the cause of aging and the key to reversing it. Recent experiments in genetic reprogramming suggest that in the near future we may not just be able to feel younger, but actually become younger. Through a page-turning narrative, Dr. Sinclair invites you into the process of scientific discovery and reveals the emerging technologies and simple lifestyle changes—such as intermittent fasting, cold exposure, exercising with the right intensity, and eating less meat—that have been shown to help us live younger and healthier for longer. At once a roadmap for taking charge of our own health destiny and a bold new vision for the future of humankind, Lifespan will forever change the way we think about why we age and what we can do about it. |
| why we sleep: Laziness Does Not Exist Devon Price, 2022-01-04 A social psychologist uncovers the psychological basis of the laziness lie, which originated with the Puritans and has ultimately created blurred boundaries between work and life with modern technologies and offers advice for not succumbing to societal pressure to do more. |
| why we sleep: Sleep Smarter Shawn Stevenson, 2016-09-06 Shawn Stevenson is a health expert with a background in biology and kinesiology who has helped thousands of people worldwide to improve their health, through his private work as well as his #1 Nutrition and Fitness podcast on iTunes. In his work, Shawn brings a well-rounded perspective to the perennial question: how can we feel better? In investigating complex health issues such as weight loss, chronic fatigue and hormone imbalance, Shawn realised that many health problems start with one criminally overlooked aspect of our routine - sleep. In Sleep Smarter Shawn explores the little-known and even less-appreciated facts about sleep's influence on every part of our life. Backed by the latest scientific research and packed with personal anecdotes and tips from leaders in the field of sleep research, this book depicts the dangers of insufficient sleep - from weight retention to memory loss to bad sex to increased risk of disease. In his clear, personable and relatable style Shawn offers 21 simple, immediately applicable ways for readers to take their well-being into their own hands and improve their sleep now |
| why we sleep: Stumbling on Happiness Daniel Gilbert, 2009-02-24 A smart and funny book by a prominent Harvard psychologist, which uses groundbreaking research and (often hilarious) anecdotes to show us why we’re so lousy at predicting what will make us happy – and what we can do about it. Most of us spend our lives steering ourselves toward the best of all possible futures, only to find that tomorrow rarely turns out as we had expected. Why? As Harvard psychologist Daniel Gilbert explains, when people try to imagine what the future will hold, they make some basic and consistent mistakes. Just as memory plays tricks on us when we try to look backward in time, so does imagination play tricks when we try to look forward. Using cutting-edge research, much of it original, Gilbert shakes, cajoles, persuades, tricks and jokes us into accepting the fact that happiness is not really what or where we thought it was. Among the unexpected questions he poses: Why are conjoined twins no less happy than the general population? When you go out to eat, is it better to order your favourite dish every time, or to try something new? If Ingrid Bergman hadn’t gotten on the plane at the end of Casablanca, would she and Bogey have been better off? Smart, witty, accessible and laugh-out-loud funny, Stumbling on Happiness brilliantly describes all that science has to tell us about the uniquely human ability to envision the future, and how likely we are to enjoy it when we get there. |
| why we sleep: Range David Epstein, 2021-04-27 The #1 New York Times bestseller that has all America talking—with a new afterword on expanding your range—as seen on CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS, Morning Joe, CBS This Morning, and more. “The most important business—and parenting—book of the year.” —Forbes “Urgent and important. . . an essential read for bosses, parents, coaches, and anyone who cares about improving performance.” —Daniel H. Pink Shortlisted for the Financial Times/McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award Plenty of experts argue that anyone who wants to develop a skill, play an instrument, or lead their field should start early, focus intensely, and rack up as many hours of deliberate practice as possible. If you dabble or delay, you’ll never catch up to the people who got a head start. But a closer look at research on the world’s top performers, from professional athletes to Nobel laureates, shows that early specialization is the exception, not the rule. David Epstein examined the world’s most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters and scientists. He discovered that in most fields—especially those that are complex and unpredictable—generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel. Generalists often find their path late, and they juggle many interests rather than focusing on one. They’re also more creative, more agile, and able to make connections their more specialized peers can’t see. Provocative, rigorous, and engrossing, Range makes a compelling case for actively cultivating inefficiency. Failing a test is the best way to learn. Frequent quitters end up with the most fulfilling careers. The most impactful inventors cross domains rather than deepening their knowledge in a single area. As experts silo themselves further while computers master more of the skills once reserved for highly focused humans, people who think broadly and embrace diverse experiences and perspectives will increasingly thrive. |
| why we sleep: The Distracted Mind Adam Gazzaley, Larry D. Rosen, 2017-10-27 A “brilliant and practical” study of why our brain isn’t built for media multitasking—and how we can learn to live with technology in a more balanced way (Jack Kornfield, author of The Wise Heart). Includes practical strategies for fighting digital distraction—straight from a neuroscientist and a psychologist! Most of us will freely admit that we are obsessed with our devices. We pride ourselves on our ability to multitask—read work email, reply to a text, check Facebook, watch a video clip. Talk on the phone, send a text, drive a car. Enjoy family dinner with a glowing smartphone next to our plates. We can do it all, 24/7! Never mind the errors in the email, the near-miss on the road, and the unheard conversation at the table. In The Distracted Mind, Adam Gazzaley and Larry Rosen—a neuroscientist and a psychologist—explain why our brains aren’t built for multitasking, and suggest better ways to live in a high-tech world without giving up our modern technology. The authors explain that our brains are limited in their ability to pay attention. We don’t really multitask but rather switch rapidly between tasks. Distractions and interruptions, often technology-related—referred to by the authors as “interference”—collide with our goal-setting abilities. We want to finish this paper/spreadsheet/sentence, but our phone signals an incoming message and we drop everything. Even without an alert, we decide that we “must” check in on social media immediately. Gazzaley and Rosen offer practical strategies, backed by science, to fight distraction. We can change our brains with meditation, video games, and physical exercise; we can change our behavior by planning our accessibility and recognizing our anxiety about being out of touch even briefly. They don't suggest that we give up our devices, but that we use them in a more balanced way. |
| why we sleep: The Enchanted World of Sleep Peretz Lavie, 1998-01-01 |
| why we sleep: Who Are You, Really? Brian R. Little, 2017-08-15 Traditionally, scientists have emphasized what they call the first and second natures of personality--genes and culture, respectively. But today the field of personality science has moved well beyond the nature vs. nurture debate. In Who Are You, Really? Dr. Brian Little presents a distinctive view of how personality shapes our lives--and why this matters. Little makes the case for a third nature to the human condition--the pursuit of personal projects, idealistic dreams, and creative ventures that shape both people's lives and their personalities. Little uncovers what personality science has been discovering about the role of personal projects, revealing how this new concept can help people better understand themselves and shape their lives--Provided by publisher. |
| why we sleep: Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy, Committee on Sleep Medicine and Research, 2006-10-13 Clinical practice related to sleep problems and sleep disorders has been expanding rapidly in the last few years, but scientific research is not keeping pace. Sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome are three examples of very common disorders for which we have little biological information. This new book cuts across a variety of medical disciplines such as neurology, pulmonology, pediatrics, internal medicine, psychiatry, psychology, otolaryngology, and nursing, as well as other medical practices with an interest in the management of sleep pathology. This area of research is not limited to very young and old patientsâ€sleep disorders reach across all ages and ethnicities. Sleep Disorders and Sleep Deprivation presents a structured analysis that explores the following: Improving awareness among the general public and health care professionals. Increasing investment in interdisciplinary somnology and sleep medicine research training and mentoring activities. Validating and developing new and existing technologies for diagnosis and treatment. This book will be of interest to those looking to learn more about the enormous public health burden of sleep disorders and sleep deprivation and the strikingly limited capacity of the health care enterprise to identify and treat the majority of individuals suffering from sleep problems. |
| why we sleep: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck / Everything Is F*cked Box Set Mark Manson, 2024-09-03 |
| why we sleep: The Business of Sleep Vicki Culpin, 2018-03-08 While a number of world leaders may have claimed to be able to make do with five hours of sleep per night, for many people that little amount of sleep can – even in the short term – have serious and damaging side-effects. Major disasters have occurred as a result of poor sleep, from the destruction of the Challenger space shuttle to nuclear meltdowns such as Chernobyl and Three Mile Island, but more prevalent effects can include health disorders, the rise of depression and poor memory retention. For businesses and their employees, the impact can be incredibly detrimental – from the negative impact on decision-making and communication skills, to the stifling of creativity and innovation. The Business of Sleep delivers a serious business message: a lack of sleep will have an effect on your work and career. But the good news is that there are positive steps that can be taken. Drawing on both seminal and cutting-edge research, alongside interviews with notable CEOs and business influencers, sleep specialist Vicki Culpin offers an accessible guide to how sleep works, the consequences of poor sleep and the practical ways of mitigating against, and reducing the impact of, compromised sleep in organisational environments. |
| why we sleep: The Sleep Book Guy Meadows, 2014 Supported by case studies, background information, exercises, key summaries and client testimonials, and enhanced with illustrations and visual aids, 'The Sleep Book' teaches a revolutionary new method for combating insomnia. |
| why we sleep: Why We Eat (Too Much) Andrew Jenkinson, 2021 The Sunday Times bestseller that explains the new science behind weight loss and how we can get in shape without counting calories. 'A compelling look at the science of appetite and metabolism' Vogue 'This book tells us the truth about weight loss' Dr Rangan Chatterjee _______________ We've all heard the golden rule: eat less, exercise more and you'll lose weight. But what if it isn't that simple? For over two decades, weight loss surgeon Dr Andrew Jenkinson has treated thousands of people who have become trapped in the endless cycle of dieting. Why We Eat (Too Much), combines case studies from his practice and the new science of metabolism to illuminate how our appetite really works. Debunking myths of about body and systematically explaining why dieting is counter-productive, this unflinching book investigates every aspect of nutrition: from the 'set weight point' that is unique to all of us, to good and bad fats, and from how genes impact our weight to how our hormones are affected after a diet ends. With a new chapter about the link between obesity and COVID-19, this incredible book will help you understand your body better than ever before. _______________ 'Articulate, clear, a joy to read, this is a book that really needed written' Joanna Blythman, author of Swallow This 'Highly persuasive . . . a radical approach to weight loss' Sunday Times 'Debunks the myths around dieting and weight-loss' Telegraph |
| why we sleep: Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury, 1993 A book burner in a future fascist state finds out books are a vital part of a culture he never knew. He clandestinely pursues reading, until he is betrayed. |
| why we sleep: The Wim Hof Method Wim Hof, 2022-04-14 THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING PHENOMENOM 'I've never felt so alive' JOE WICKS 'The book will change your life' BEN FOGLE My hope is to inspire you to retake control of your body and life by unleashing the immense power of the mind. 'The Iceman' Wim Hof shares his remarkable life story and powerful method for supercharging your strength, health and happiness. Refined over forty years and championed by scientists across the globe, you'll learn how to harness three key elements of Cold, Breathing and Mindset to master mind over matter and achieve the impossible. 'Wim is a legend of the power ice has to heal and empower' BEAR GRYLLS 'Thor-like and potent...Wim has radioactive charisma' RUSSELL BRAND |
| why we sleep: The Psychopath Inside James Fallon, 2014-10-28 “Compelling, essential reading for understanding the underpinnings of psychopathy.” — M. E. Thomas, author of Confessions of a Sociopath For his first fifty-eight years, James Fallon was by all appearances a normal guy. A successful neuroscientist and professor, he’d been raised in a loving family, married his high school sweetheart, and had three kids and lots of friends. Then he learned a shocking truth that would not only disrupt his personal and professional life, but would lead him to question the very nature of his own identity. While researching serial killers, he uncovered a pattern in their brain scans that helped explain their cold and violent behavior. Astonishingly, his own scan matched that pattern. And a few months later he learned that he was descended from a long line of murderers. Fallon set out to reconcile the truth about his own brain with everything he knew as a scientist about the mind, behavior, and personality. |
| why we sleep: Why We Sleep Matthew Walker, 2017-10-03 Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity ... An explosion of scientific discoveries in the last twenty years has shed new light on this fundamental aspect of our lives. Now ... neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker gives us a new understanding of the vital importance of sleep and dreaming--Amazon.com. |
| why we sleep: Why We Dream Alice Robb, 2018-11-27 We all dream, and 98 per cent of us can recall our dreams the next morning. Even in today’s modern age, it is human nature to wonder what they mean. Now, groundbreaking science is putting dreams at the forefront of new research into sleep, memory, the concept of self and human socialization. Once a subject of the New Age and spiritualism, the science of dreams is revealed to have a crucial role in the biology and neuroscience of our waking lives. In Why We Dream, Alice Robb, a leading American science journalist, will take readers on a journey to uncover why we dream, why dreaming matters, and how we can improve our dream life – and why we should. Through her encounters with scientists at the cutting edge of dream research, she reveals how: - Dreams can be powerful tools to help us process the pain of a relationship break-up, the grief of losing a loved one and the trauma after a dramatic event - Nightmares may be our body’s warning system for physical and mental illness (including cancer, depression and Alzheimer’s) - Athletes can improve their performance by dreaming about competing - Drug addicts who dream about drug-taking can dramatically speed up their recovery from addiction. Robb also uncovers the fascinating science behind lucid dreaming – when we enter a dream state with control over our actions, creating a limitless playground for our fantasies. And as one of only 10 per cent of people with the ability to lucid-dream, she is uniquely placed to teach us how to do it ourselves. With incredible new discoveries and stunning science, Why We Dream will give you dramatic insight into yourself and your body. You’ll never think of dreams in the same way again. |
| why we sleep: Why We Sleep Matthew Walker, 2019-11 Vietnamese edition of neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker's Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, explaining the importance and the power of sleep for our helath. Vietnamese transaltion by Viet Ho and Le Na. |
| why we sleep: The Yellow Wallpaper Illustrated Charlotte Perkins Gilman, 2021-04-13 The Yellow Wallpaper is a short story by American writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in January 1892 in The New England Magazine.[1] It is regarded as an important early work of American feminist literature, due to its illustration of the attitudes towards mental and physical health of women in the 19th century.Narrated in the first person, the story is a collection of journal entries written by a woman whose physician husband (John) has rented an old mansion for the summer. Forgoing other rooms in the house, the couple moves into the upstairs nursery. As a form of treatment, the unnamed woman is forbidden from working, and is encouraged to eat well and get plenty of air, so she can recuperate from what he calls a temporary nervous depression - a slight hysterical tendency, a diagnosis common to women during that period |
| why we sleep: Summary: Why We Sleep Readtrepreneur Publishing, 2018-01-03 Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, PhD | Book Summary | Readtrepreneur (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book. If you're looking for the original book, search this link: http://amzn.to/2hQ10Xb) Most of us spend a third of our lives sleeping. Imagine using that time to improve the other two-thirds of your life. Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams will guide you through a revolutionary study on sleep, teaching you to harness its immense power. Your health, mood, longevity and productivity are only some aspects of your life deeply influenced by the way that you sleep. It is time you learn how. (Note: This summary is wholly written and published by readtrepreneur.com It is not affiliated with the original author in any way) The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night's sleep. - Matthew Walker As a Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and Founder and Director of the Center for Human Sleep Science, author Matthew Walker uses the results of his extensive study to help you understand the importance of sleep. This New York Times bestseller sheds a new light on this fundamental, yet slightly unknown aspect of our lives. By answering the question of why we sleep, you will learn how to use sleep to your advantage. Matthew Walker highlights the benefits of a good night's sleep and the effects sleep deprivation can bring. By getting acquainted with the science behind sleep, you will be able to improve the quality of your sleep and consequently, your life. P.S. Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams is an extremely useful book that will help you improve the overall quality and possibly the duration of your life. The Time for Thinking is Over! Time for Action! Scroll Up Now and Click on the Buy now with 1-Click Button to Get your Copy Delivered to Your Doorstep Right Away! Why Choose Us, Readtrepreneur? Highest Quality Summaries Delivers Amazing Knowledge Awesome Refresher Clear And Concise Disclaimer Once Again: This book is meant for a great companionship of the original book or to simply get the gist of the original book. If you're looking for the original book, search for this link: http://amzn.to/2hQ10Xb |
| why we sleep: Summary & Analysis of Why We Sleep ZIP Reads, PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. If you'd like to purchase the original book, please paste this link in your browser: https://amzn.to/2uVEPW1 In this deeply revealing book, Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, Doctor Matthew Walker shares some truly profound revelations into the realm of sleep. He unlocks mysteries that will force you to look at your bedtime in a whole new light. Click Buy Now with 1-Click to own your copy today! What does this ZIP Reads Summary Include? Synopsis of the original bookThe science of sleep and how it heals our brainCommon causes of sleep deprivationLong-term effects sleep deprivation can have on the bodyThe role dreams play in rejuvenating usThe importance of sleep across different age groups and speciesEditorial ReviewBackground on the author About the Original Book: In Why We Sleep, Matthew Walker goes deep into the science behind sleep and why it is of vital significance to all animals. He provides scientific evidence to highlight the benefits of sleep and the extreme consequences that befall those who fail to get the recommended amount. Walker also explains the dream process and why it is critical to your good health and optimal survival. If you have ever wondered whether sleep is important and what your dreams really mean, this is the book for you. You can rest assured that your bedtime will never be the same again! DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Why We Sleep.ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way. |
| why we sleep: Summary & Discussions of Why We Sleep By Matthew Walker, PhD , 2020-02-20 Learn Key Concepts of Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker PhD for Your Self-Development or Discussion Group in 15 Minutes Without Missing the Highlights... or Your Money Back! Note: This is a Summary and Discussions of Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, PhD. Who Should Read Why We Sleep? We all need sleep, yet we consistently don't get enough. Research shows that most people average less than seven hours of sleep per night. This book is perfect for those who: Struggle to wake up in the morning Wonder why they never feel good anymore Have mood, memory, weight, or anxiety problems Have a family medical history that includes dementia, heart disease, or cancer Are searching for an improved lifestyle Need help learning how to sleep better What's in It for Me, and Why is it Important? Matthew Walker, PhD says that we are now in the midst of a global sleep-deprivation epidemic. Humankind has entered a health crisis that goes beyond simply feeling tired. Research consistently reveals that the lack of sleep increases the risk of a variety of health ailments, including Alzheimer's, diabetes, heart disease, and depression. You'll Soon Discover... How sleep affects every aspect of your life, including your mental and physical health. Why eight hours of sleep a night is absolutely essential, and why a power nap isn't going to make up for staying up late. Why teens are impossible to get out of bed in the morning, and how we are setting them up for failure in life. Why older people eat supper at 4:30 pm, and how sleep deprivation can be causing their confusion. How to get better sleep on a consistent basis for absolutely free. Don't Have Time to Read? Discover the new way to grasp a deeper understanding of a book or subject while getting your time back - instantly! The Growth Digest serves busy people who are keen on growth, learning, and self-development by serving all the highlights and key points on a silver platter - without the fluff. Additionally, The Growth Digest provides various unique and intuitive content so you can get a 360 degree understanding of the topic including: Background Information About the Author so You Know Where They Are Coming From The Author's Perspective and Motivation to Write This Book that Will Give You a Fuller Understanding Main idea In a Nutshell to Give You an Instant Overview of the Forest Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis So You Can Explore In-Depth the Trees Chapter Recap to Review the Chapter Instantly (Great for Memory) Ideas How to Implement This Into Your Life Immediately Trivia Questions To Quiz Yourself and Your Friends Discussion Questions So You are Ready to Have a Discussion In Your Discussion Group ...and much more! Our unique Growth Digest Summary and Discussions Book would be ideal to enhance your enjoyment of the original book or help to pick it up. Scroll Up and Download Now! 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back. This is an unofficial summary & analytical review and has not been approved or is affiliated by the original author or publisher of the book. |
| why we sleep: Summary of Why We Sleep Readtrepreneur Publishing, 2019-05-24 Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, PhD - Book Summary - Readtrepreneur (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book but only an unofficial summary) Most of us spend a third of our lives sleeping. Imagine using that time to improve the other two-thirds of your life. Why We Sleep Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams will guide you through a revolutionary study on sleep, teaching you to harness its immense power. Your health, mood, longevity and productivity are only some aspects of your life deeply influenced by the way that you sleep. It is time you learn how. (Note: This summary is wholly written and published by Readtrepreneur. It is not affiliated with the original author in any way) The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night's sleep. - Matthew Walker As a Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and Founder and Director of the Center for Human Sleep Science, author Matthew Walker uses the results of his extensive study to help you understand the importance of sleep. This New York Times bestseller sheds a new light on this fundamental, yet slightly unknown aspect of our lives. By answering the question of why we sleep, you will learn how to use sleep to your advantage. Matthew Walker highlights the benefits of a good night's sleep and the effects sleep deprivation can bring. By getting acquainted with the science behind sleep, you will be able to improve the quality of your sleep and consequently, your life. P.S. Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams is an extremely useful book that will help you improve the overall quality and possibly the duration of your life. The Time for Thinking is Over! Time for Action! Scroll Up Now and Click on the Buy now with 1-Click Button to Grab your Copy Right Away! Why Choose Us, Readtrepreneur? Highest Quality Summaries Delivers Amazing Knowledge Awesome Refresher Clear And Concise Disclaimer Once Again: This book is meant for a great companionship of the original book or to simply get the gist of the original book. |
| why we sleep: Summary and Analysis of Why We Sleep Z. I. P. ZIP Reads, 2018-07-27 PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. If you'd like to purchase the original book, please paste this link in your browser: https://amzn.to/2uVEPW1 In this deeply revealing book, Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, Doctor Matthew Walker shares some truly profound revelations into the realm of sleep. He unlocks mysteries that will force you to look at your bedtime in a whole new light. Click Buy Now with 1-Click to own your copy today! What does this ZIP Reads Summary Include? Synopsis of the original book The science of sleep and how it heals our brain Common causes of sleep deprivation Long-term effects sleep deprivation can have on the body The role dreams play in rejuvenating us The importance of sleep across different age groups and species Editorial Review Background on the author About the Original Book:In Why We Sleep, Matthew Walker goes deep into the science behind sleep and why it is of vital significance to all animals. He provides scientific evidence to highlight the benefits of sleep and the extreme consequences that befall those who fail to get the recommended amount. Walker also explains the dream process and why it is critical to your good health and optimal survival. If you have ever wondered whether sleep is important and what your dreams really mean, this is the book for you. You can rest assured that your bedtime will never be the same again! DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Why We Sleep. ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way. Please follow this link: https://amzn.to/2uVEPW1to purchase a copy of the original book. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. |
| why we sleep: Summary of Why We Sleep Alexander Cooper, 2021-10-10 Summary of Why We Sleep Thank you for purchasing “Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams” book summary! If you like the summarized content, please purchase and read the original book for full content! “Why We Sleep” is a book written by Matthew Walker. In this book, the author writes about what he learned about understanding sleep. Why sleep is important, what causes bad sleep and how the modern world affects our everyday night sleep- all this and much more can be found in this book. The truth is that great number of people do not sleep well and that there are many things that contribute to bad sleep. Some of the most common contributors to a bad night’s sleep are alcohol, caffeine, blue light from smartphones or computers, and others. When we become sleep deprived, we suffer. This means that our entire being suffers. Not just our bodies, but our minds also suffer. Our physical, emotional, and mental capabilities decline drastically. Therefore, Walker writes what we can do in order to eliminate such sleep disruptors in order to enjoy good quality sleep. Here is a Preview of What You Will Get: ⁃ A Full Book Summary ⁃ An Analysis ⁃ Fun quizzes ⁃ Quiz Answers ⁃ Etc. Get a copy of this summary and learn about the book. |
Why Do We Need Sleep? - Sleep Foundation
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Sleep: Facts about how and why we sleep - Live Science
May 29, 2025 · A normal sleep cycle includes two basic stages known as rapid-eye movement, or REM sleep, and non-REM sleep. In each sleep cycle, there are three stages of non-REM sleep …
Why Do We Sleep? What Happens During Sleep? - Healthline
Aug 9, 2024 · Research has shown that sleep helps your body and brain repair, restore, and re-energize. Lack of sleep can lead to many negative effects.
Sleep: What It Is, Why It’s Important, Stages, REM & NREM
Sleep is a body process that allows your body to rest, repair and restore itself. You need sleep to function properly. Lack of sleep has links to many health issues.
The Biology of Human Sleep: How and Why We Sleep
4 days ago · Understanding the details of how and why we sleep reveals its significant impact on nearly every system in the body. Why Sleep is Essential for Humans. Sleep serves multiple …
Why We Sleep: Biological Mechanisms Behind Rest
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Understanding Sleep (Brain Basics) - National Institute of …
disease resistance. Research shows that a chronic lack of sleep, or getting poor quality sleep, increases the risk of health problems like high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, …
Why Do We Sleep? - Sleepopolis
Apr 12, 2023 · There are several theories about why we sleep, and why we need to spend so much time doing it. The Inactivity Theory, also known as the Adaptive Inactivity Theory, explains sleep …
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Why We Sleep: A Hypothesis for an Ultimate or Evolutionary Origin …
Though every species of animal, as well as many plants sleep, theories of its origin are purely physiological, e.g. to conserve energy, make repairs or to consolidate learning. An evolutionary …
Why Do We Need Sleep? - Sleep Foundation
Apr 5, 2024 · Why Getting Enough Sleep Is Important. Sleep is an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up. Healthy …
Sleep: Facts about how and why we sleep - Live Science
May 29, 2025 · A normal sleep cycle includes two basic stages known as rapid-eye movement, or REM sleep, and non-REM sleep. In each sleep cycle, there are three stages of non-REM …
Why Do We Sleep? What Happens During Sleep? - Healthline
Aug 9, 2024 · Research has shown that sleep helps your body and brain repair, restore, and re-energize. Lack of sleep can lead to many negative effects.
Sleep: What It Is, Why It’s Important, Stages, REM & NREM
Sleep is a body process that allows your body to rest, repair and restore itself. You need sleep to function properly. Lack of sleep has links to many health issues.
The Biology of Human Sleep: How and Why We Sleep
4 days ago · Understanding the details of how and why we sleep reveals its significant impact on nearly every system in the body. Why Sleep is Essential for Humans. Sleep serves multiple …
Why We Sleep: Biological Mechanisms Behind Rest
Apr 19, 2025 · In this article, we will dive deep into the biological mechanisms that govern sleep, why sleep is critical for our well-being, and how science is beginning to uncover the intricate …
Understanding Sleep (Brain Basics) - National Institute of …
disease resistance. Research shows that a chronic lack of sleep, or getting poor quality sleep, increases the risk of health problems like high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, …
Why Do We Sleep? - Sleepopolis
Apr 12, 2023 · There are several theories about why we sleep, and why we need to spend so much time doing it. The Inactivity Theory, also known as the Adaptive Inactivity Theory, …
Why Do We Need Sleep? The Science Behind Rest
Mar 13, 2025 · In this article, we will delve deep into the reasons why our bodies and minds need sleep to function optimally, how sleep works and why sleeping needs could vary from one …
Why We Sleep: A Hypothesis for an Ultimate or Evolutionary …
Though every species of animal, as well as many plants sleep, theories of its origin are purely physiological, e.g. to conserve energy, make repairs or to consolidate learning. An …
