"Why We Sleep" is a comprehensive exploration of the purpose, benefits, and critical importance of sleep, backed by scientific research. It also discusses the consequences of sleep deprivation and offers insights into common sleep disorders, societal impacts, and potential solutions for better sleep.
The target group for this book is the general public, particularly those interested in understanding the science of sleep and its impact on health, productivity, and overall quality of life.
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Sleep is not merely rest, but an active process essential for cognitive functions and overall health.
Dreams during REM sleep enhance our cognitive processes, fostering creativity and abstract thinking by interconnecting memories and emotions.
Sleep deprivation, a societal issue, hampers productivity, cognitive development, and ethical decision-making, while increasing health risks and unethical practices.
The 21st century demands a new approach to sleep, prioritizing it through innovative educational practices, flexible work schedules, and incentivized sleep tracking.
Matthew Walker, a renowned neuroscientist and sleep expert, explores the importance of sleep in our lives. He explains that sleep is not a passive state but a complex and metabolically active process that provides numerous benefits to our brains and bodies. Sleep deprivation, on the other hand, can lead to a host of health problems, including heart disease, cancer, and mental health disorders. Walker also delves into the world of dreams, explaining their function and how they can inspire creativity and problem-solving. He concludes by offering a roadmap for a healthier sleep routine and a call to action for a societal shift in understanding and respecting the importance of sleep.
Matthew Walker is a British scientist and professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on the impact of sleep on human health and disease.
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"Glucose Revolution" is about understanding the role of glucose in our bodies and how managing it can improve our overall health. It provides practical tips and hacks to control glucose levels while still enjoying the foods we love.
'For Blood and Money' dives deep into the high stakes world of biotech and pharmaceuticals, following the quest for a blockbuster BTK inhibitor drug. The book unveils the messy, expensive, and often heart-breaking realities behind drug development, where brilliant ideas can languish in corporate pipelines and hard-nosed venture capitalists hold the purse strings required to make visions into reality. It gives a meticulous account of the roller-coaster journey from drug discovery to commercialization, narrating through the noticeable characters leaving indelible marks on the path.
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