Matthew Walker
Teaches The Science of Better Sleep
Neuroscience professor Matthew Walker teaches you the science of sleep and how to optimize it to better your overall health.
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- Full Access to all Courses
- Bonus classes guides & content
- Watch on your computer and Phone
- Share with your household (3 Devices)
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Optimizing Health Through Sleep with Matthew Walker
Discover the transformative power of sleep with Matthew Walker, a distinguished neuroscience professor and sleep expert, in his comprehensive MasterClass on the science of sleep and its impact on overall health. In this enlightening course, Matthew guides you through the fascinating history of sleep and outlines the key components of his teachings. Delve into the critical role that sleep plays in learning, problem-solving, and creativity, and understand the adverse effects of sleep deprivation on these vital cognitive functions. Matthew also provides a curated list of essential tips for achieving better sleep, ensuring that you are equipped with practical advice for optimizing your nightly rest. The class emphasizes the societal importance of sleep, encouraging a broader appreciation and understanding of sleep’s pivotal role in maintaining health and well-being. This MasterClass is not just about the science of sleep; it’s a deep dive into how improving your sleep can lead to a healthier, more productive, and creatively enriched life.
Course Content.
Neuroscientist and sleep researcher Matthew Walker takes you through the history of sleep and what he’ll be teaching in his class.
Learn the basics of sleep, including what REM and NREM are, and what your brain is doing during these sleep periods.
Matthew helps you identify your 24-hour “master clock” and how to understand it.
Do you love the mornings or thrive at night? Matthew breaks down how this natural rhythm is determined and interpreted.
Matthew explains how these two substances affect your sleep and offers tips on how to manage your sleep if you choose to imbibe.
Learn what sleep debt is, how it occurs, and how best to combat it.
Learn how a good night’s sleep affects your ability to learn, solve problems, and harness creativity—and how those skills are affected when you don’t get sufficient sleep.
Sleep evolves as we age. Explore how sleep is affected by the changes we experience and how better sleep can help prevent disease.
Sleep has a profound effect on our mental and emotional health. Matthew explains why.
Ever wonder what your brain is doing when you’re dreaming? Matthew explains why dreams can benefit our waking selves.
Matthew explains how we can learn to boost our immunity and reduce health risks by sleeping better.
What you eat affects how well you sleep and vice versa. Learn how sleep influences your eating habits.
Matthew talks about the importance of sleep for optimal physical and mental performance.
Matthew compiles a list of essential tips on how to set yourself up for sleep success.
Learn why we as a society should embrace the importance of sleep.
Pricing
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- Full Access to all Courses
- Watch on your computer
- Watch on your Phone
- Bonus class guides & content
- Share with your household (3 Devices)
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