The Secret World of Sleep: The Surprising Science of the Mind at Rest

By Penelope A. Lewis

Categories: Health, Fitness & Dieting, Science & Math

Neuroscientist Penny Lewis explores what happens in the brain while we sleep and why sleep matters for memory, learning and creativity. She explains the stages of sleep, how the brain replays and consolidates experiences, and the role of dreams and emotions. Lewis also covers the effects of sleep loss and offers practical ideas for using sleep to learn better and solve problems.

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• Shane Parrish: “After reading the article The Science of Sleep, one extremely well-read reader pointed me towards this book, which is the best book I’ve read on sleep yet.”