Why We Sleep

Why we chose this title

Why do we sleep?

Sleep is a crucial component of life that all living beings engage in.

However, modern society tends to view it as a waste of time and prioritizes productivity instead.

The way we approach sleep is cause for concern, particularly given that active mindfulness and overall well-being are dependent on having a healthy mind and body.

Allowing ourselves the time and space to do nothing is essential for our mental and physical health.

Sleep provides us with the opportunity to let the higher intelligence of Mother Nature take charge and provide us with what we need.

Book Summary

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.

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