Discover the secrets behind your restless nights and uncover the hidden marvels of your slumbering mind.
Are you tossing and turning at night? Drifting off during the day? You might have a sleep problem. Geared toward everyone from sleep-deprived students to active athletes to young-at-heart grandparents, this book will help you understand your sleep like never before, covering common sleep problems such as:
sleepwalking sleep apnea not enough sleep overly drowsy during the day And discussing the various impacts of disordered sleep on life including:
the effects of aging on sleep and memory sleep and heart health sleep's impact on weight and blood pressure sleep and athletic performance Written by distinguished physician, H. Kenneth Fisher,
Sleep: A User's Guide will help you understand what causes the problems you face and how you can get better, more reliable sleep.
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
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About this book
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Topic
MedicineSubtopic
Sleep MedicineTable of contents
- Cover
- Praise for H. Kenneth Fisher MD
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Dedication
- Preface
- 1. The Overture to Sleep (and how this book can help you)
- 2. What’s Happening in the Brain When We Sleep?
- 3. How Long Do We Really Need for Sleep?
- 4. Your Body Has Clocks
- 5. Sleep, Memory, and Learning
- 6. Sleep and Dreams
- 7. Sleep and Athletic Performance
- 8. Sleep and the “Aha!” Moment
- 9. Why Can’t I Sleep?
- 10. Why Am I So Sleepy?
- 11. Strange Things Can Happen in the Night
- 12. Does Short Sleep Lead to Diabetes, Hypertension, and Obesity?
- 13. Effects of Aging on Sleep and Memory
- 14. Especially for Women
- 15. Sleep and the Heart
- 16. How Can This Book Help You Improve Your Sleep?
- Postscript
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- About the Author
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