Books by Matthew Walker
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
by Matthew Walker
Why We Sleep is a bestselling book about the vital importance of sleep to human functioning. It's by sleep scientist Matthew Walker, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and Founder and Director of its Center for Human Sleep Science. We neglect the importance of sleep at our peril, he warns: "relative to the recommended seven to nine hours, the shorter your sleep, the shorter your life span."
Interviews where books by Matthew Walker were recommended
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Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
by James Nestor -
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Food for Life: Your Guide to the New Science of Eating Well
by Tim Spector -
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
by Stephen Covey -
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Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
by Matthew Walker -
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Outlive: The Art and Science of Longevity
by Peter Attia & with Bill Gifford -
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Pure, White, and Deadly: How Sugar Is Killing Us and What We Can Do to Stop It
by John Yudkin
Self-Help Books for 2025
Self-Help Books for 2025
New year, new you? Every January, millions resolve to become fitter, happier and more productive. If you’re looking for evergreen life advice, look no further than this curated selection of self-help books, recommended by our expert interviewees.