Why We Sleep Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker Kindle PDF 2019
A New York Times bestseller and international sensation,Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker this “stimulating and important book” (Financial Times) from the director of UC Berkeley’s Center for Human Sleep Science is a fascinating dive into the purpose and power of slumber. As the Guardian said, Walker explains “how a good night’s shut-eye can make us cleverer, more attractive, slimmer, happier, healthier, and ward off cancer.”
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.
Clear-eyed, fascinating, and accessible, Why We Sleep is a crucial and illuminating book.
