Overview
Matthew Walker explains how sleep affects brain function, immune health, longevity, and mental health. He makes a compelling case for prioritizing sleep above almost everything else.
What experts say
Andrew Huberman
Stanford neuroscientist
"Matt Walker's book is essential reading. Understanding the science of sleep changes how you prioritize it."
Matthew Walker
Sleep researcher, UC Berkeley
"Sleep is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day. There is no major organ or brain process that isn't optimally enhanced by sleep."
Our take
Will change how you think about sleep. Some criticisms of data interpretation exist, but the core message is sound: we massively undervalue sleep. Read it and go to bed earlier.
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Why We Sleep
Matthew Walker · $$
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