Why We Sleep. The New Science of Healthy Sleep and Dreams

Every component of strong health and numerous social connections is undermined by our neglect of sleep, which costs us dearly – both in human and financial terms. Neurologist Matthew Walker investigates the sleep problems faced by many modern individuals and explains why we must never sacrifice sleep for something that seems more significant.
The book «Why We Sleep» provides insight into the mechanisms of sleep and its beneficial effects, as well as explains why the consequences of chronic sleep deprivation are detrimental to health.