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Why We Sleep

Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

by Matthew Walker · 2017 · 368 pages

Recommended by 2 elites

Recommended by 2 Elites

Bryan Johnson

Shane Parrish

About This Book

Neuroscientist Matthew Walker explores the biological functions of sleep and its critical impact on human health and longevity. The book details how sleep deprivation affects memory, immune function, and chronic disease risk while providing scientific insights into the purpose of dreams.

Book Details

Published

2017

Pages

368

Language

en

ISBN

9781501144325

Awards & Recognition

Royal Society Insight Investment Science Book Prize Shortlist (2018)

Audiobook Available

13h 51m
Narrated by Steve West

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