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.
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ISBN | 9781501144325 |
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Length (cm) | 14.0000 |
Width (cm) | 3.0000 |
Height (cm) | 21.0000 |
Publisher | Scribner |
Publication Date | Jun 1, 2018 |
Pages (number) | 368 |
Genre | Self-Help, Personal Growth, and Transformation |
Author | Matthew Walker |
Signed | No |
Format | Paperback |
Editorial Reviews | "Walker provides a well-organized, highly accessible, up-to-date report on sleep and its crucial role in a healthy life." - Kirkus Reviews "Walker makes the science behind sleep and the why of sleep accessible and intriguing." - Booklist Online
"Anyone who reads this book will (though perhaps only after a good night’s sleep) learn a great deal about one of life’s most basic, but also most profound, needs." - Publishers Weekly |