Why We Sleep

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Preeminent neuroscientist Matthew Walker's New York Times and international bestseller, *Why We Sleep*, offers a revolutionary exploration of the critical yet misunderstood power of slumber. Drawing on decades of cutting-edge research and clinical practice, Walker reveals how sleep profoundly impacts every aspect of our physical and mental well-being. Discover its vital role in enhancing learning, memory, decision-making, and creativity; recalibrating emotions; boosting the immune system; and regulating metabolism. Walker outlines how harnessing sleep can prevent diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's, and diabetes, slow aging, and increase longevity, providing actionable steps for a better night's rest.

"An important and fascinating book…Walker taught me a lot about this basic activity that every person on Earth needs." —Bill Gates