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The Shorter Your Sleep, The Shorter Your Life Span
Know what the consequences of sleep deprivation are and learn how to get better sleep
This is the first story in our Health & Fitness series on Getting Better Sleep & Reducing Stress. Matthew Walker is the definitive expert about sleep, so it is only appropriate to start off the series with what I have learned from his international bestseller, “Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams.”
If you missed our other stories in the series, you could find them here (Health & Fitness list).
The Shorter Your Sleep, The Shorter Your Life Span (Part 1)
“ This silent sleep loss epidemic is the greatest public health challenge we face in the twenty-first century in developed nations.” — Matthew Walker
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What are the dangers of sleep deprivation?
Scientific research from sleep experts has shown that there are damaging effects to your health, longevity, and well-being due to sleep deprivation.
Dr. Walker is a British scientist and professor of neuroscience and psychology and currently a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, where he directs the Center for Human Sleep Science. Prior to his position at UC Berkeley, Walker served as a professor of psychiatry at Harvard University.
“Sleep is your superpower,” is one of the most-viewed TED talks about sleep.
