Summary & Analysis : Why We Sleep By Matthew Walker : Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

With Professor Walker’s studies and insights, we’ll assess topics like:
• The effects of alcohol and caffeine on our sleep.
• REM and NREM sleep.
• Sleep patterns over time.
• How sleep impacts our health, moods, energy.
• Are sleep aids valuable or harmful?
• Can sleep prevent cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s?
• Can sleep add years to our life and make us more efficient and successful?
The book is divided into four parts:
• What sleep is and isn’t
• The good, the bad and the ugly of sleep
• Dreaming
• Sleep disorders
So, let’s get some answers!