Sleep and You: Sleep Better, Live Better

Sleep and You Sleep Better Live Better Why do we need to sleep For those of who pass nights staring at the ceiling the question is beside the point In fact we are all sleeping less and worse than ever Despite this we know that losing

Why do we need to sleep For those of who pass nights staring at the ceiling, the question is beside the point In fact, we are all sleeping less, and worse, than ever Despite this, we know that losing sleep or sleeping fitfully has consequences for our health and well being What can we do when sleep just won t come In nine fascinating chapters, Dr Diane B Boivin laysWhy do we need to sleep For those of who pass nights staring at the ceiling, the question is beside the point In fact, we are all sleeping less, and worse, than ever Despite this, we know that losing sleep or sleeping fitfully has consequences for our health and well being What can we do when sleep just won t come In nine fascinating chapters, Dr Diane B Boivin lays out exactly why sleeping well is essential to good health She explains, in a clear and accessible way, the phenomena associated with sleep our individual sleep needs circadian rhythms and problems linked to our biological clocks the links between insomnia, stress, and obesity why those suffering from anxiety or depression can have trouble sleeping snoring sleep apnea night terrors and dreams, among others Special attention is given to sleep disturbances affecting night workers and new mothers.An abundantly illustrated, practical guide for everyone trying to reclaim their sleep.