Why We Sleep. The New Science of Sleep and Dreams

Until recently, science did not have a complete understanding of how sleep works, the many benefits it provides, or why chronic sleep deprivation can be so detrimental to health. Eminent neuroscientist and scientist Matthew Walker summarizes the latest research into sleep and invites you to engage in a conversation about one of the most important aspects of our existence. “Sleep is the single most effective thing we can do to regulate our brains and bodies every day. It is Mother Nature’s best weapon against death. Unfortunately, the real evidence that explains the dangers that sleep deprivation poses to individuals and societies has not been fully communicated to the public. This is the most glaring omission in today’s health conversation. This book aims to correct this omission, and I hope that it will be a fascinating journey of discovery for readers. It also aims to redefine sleep and change the way we dismiss it.” (Matthew Walker)