A good night’s sleep is getting harder to come by. But decades of research have shown that improving your sleep is probably the single most important and effective thing you can do to become healthier. In this course, Henry Nicholls – author of Sleepyhead: The Neuroscience Of A Good Night's Rest – explains why sleep is so important, how much is ideal, and how to overcome common obstacles to getting a good rest.
What You'll Learn
- The physical and mental benefits of good sleep
- The science of how sleep works
- Research-backed techniques for improving your sleep
- Journalist and sleep expert
Everybody needs sleep. Yes, even you.
Sleep is a bit of a mystery, but we know it has more than one purpose.
Sleep happens in phases.
Definitely more than 6 hours. Probably less than 9 hours.
Light makes a huge difference to our sleep schedule and quality.
Good breathing is crucial to good sleep.
Techniques for the sleep deprived.
Don’t be afraid to get help.