Sleep For Dummies

A book that will actually help you sleep

For many people, sleep is complicated. Sleep For Dummies demystifies your nightly shutdown, so that you understand the quantity and quality of sleep you need. You'll get answers to questions such as: What happens in your body and brain while you sleep? How does sleep deprivation affect your quality of life? How does sleep change as you age? Written by an eminent sleep researcher, this book shows you how to supercharge your sleep experience, so that you can feel at your best-even if you struggle with a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea or insomnia.

Inside...

• Why-and how much-people need to sleep
• The nature of sleep states and stages
• What happens when you're chronically sleep-deprived
• Sleep across the lifespan
• How to improve your sleep quality
• Sleep and the digital age
• Sleep disorders, and when to seek professional help for them