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Matthew Walker

Matthew Walker

Neuroscientist & Author of Why We Sleep

Matthew Walker is a Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, where he serves as the founder and director of the Center for Human Sleep Science. A former professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, he has dedicated his career to investigating the biol…

1 book authored

Why We Sleep

Why We Sleep

Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

2017368 pages4.4 rating

This book explores the neurobiological functions of sleep and dreaming, detailing how rest affects memory, immune health, and longevity. Neuroscientist Matthew Walker examines the consequences of sleep deprivation in modern society and offers scientific strategies for improving sleep quality.