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Mentioned in 211 episodes

Why We Sleep

Book • 2017
This book delves into the purpose and power of sleep, explaining how it affects every aspect of our physical and mental well-being.

Walker discusses how sleep enriches our ability to learn, memorize, and make logical decisions, recalibrates our emotions, restocks our immune system, fine-tunes our metabolism, and regulates our appetite.

He also explores the consequences of sleep deprivation and provides actionable steps to improve sleep quality, including ways to prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes, slow the effects of aging, and increase longevity.

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Mentioned in 211 episodes

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Andrew Huberman
as a seminal book on sleep, shifting perspectives on its importance.
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Mentioned by Matthew Walker in his book on sleep, emphasizing the importance of sleep timing alongside duration for restorative sleep.
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Improve Focus With Behavioral Tools & Medication for ADHD | Dr. John Kruse
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Andrew Huberman
as a book focusing on the negative consequences of sleep deprivation.
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Using Your Mind to Control Your Physical Health & Longevity | Dr. Ellen Langer
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Andrew Huberman
as the author of the book and expert guest for the podcast series on sleep.
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GUEST SERIES | Dr. Matt Walker: The Biology of Sleep & Your Unique Sleep Needs
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Andrew Huberman
while discussing the inconsistencies in commercially available melatonin.
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Master Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake
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Andrew Huberman
when discussing the effects of alcohol on sleep.
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Andrew Huberman
when discussing the importance of sleep and its impact on overall health.
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Using Caffeine to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance
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Andrew Huberman
to illustrate the importance of sleep in consolidating learning.
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Science-Based Mental Training & Visualization for Improved Learning
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Andrew Huberman
as a source for studies on sleep and learning.
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Andrew Huberman
when discussing the relationship between yoga nidra and dopamine levels.
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Tools to Enhance Working Memory & Attention
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Andrew Huberman
as an international best-selling book.
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Dr. Matt Walker: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep
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Andrew Huberman
as the author of the best-selling book "Why We Sleep."
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GUEST SERIES | Dr. Matt Walker: Using Sleep to Improve Learning, Creativity & Memory
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Andrew Huberman
, in relation to understanding the importance of sleep.
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How Nature & Other Physical Environments Impact Your Focus, Cognition & Health | Dr. Marc Berman
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Chris Williamson
when discussing the importance of sleep.
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Andrew Huberman
when discussing the importance of sleep and its impact on adenosine levels.
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Andrew Huberman
when discussing sleep and naps.
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Shaan Puri
in the context of his experience with sleep optimization and the midwit meme.
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