The benefits of a good night's sleep - Joe Rogan Experience #1109 - Matthew Walker

Matthew Walker is Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and Founder and Director of the Center for Human Sleep Science. Check out his book "Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams" on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1501144316

https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_kwartler_what_causes_insomnia?

What keeps you up at night? Pondering deep questions? 

Excitement about a big trip? Stress about unfinished work? 

What if the very thing keeping you awake was stress about losing sleep? 

This seemingly unsolvable loop is at the heart of insomnia, the world's most common sleep disorder. So what is insomnia? 

And is there any way to break the cycle? Dan Kwartler details the science of insomnia. 

[TED-Ed Animation by Sharon Colman]

How lack of sleep affects health and tips for a good night's rest

Nearly two-thirds of Americans do not get a full eight hours of sleep per night. Now, researcher Matthew Walker is sounding the alarm about what he calls "the silent sleep loss epidemic." Walker has spent more than 20 years studying sleep and its impact on mental health and disease. Walker joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what happens to the body when its lacking sleep, why some people shouldn't nap at all and some tips for healthy sleeping habits.

///////