Sleep For Dummies
1st Edition
Published on 17. April 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-394-26234-2 (ISBN)
Description
Improve your health, your productivity, and your relationships-with sleep!
In a world constantly on the move, it's not surprising that more and more people aren't sleeping as much as they'd like. Sleep For Dummies helps you understand the foundations of sleep and how it impacts our everyday lives. With easy-to-understand explanations and simple strategies you can start using today, this book will help you get the most out of your sleep hours. Get science-backed advice on how to get the sleep you need and explore how prioritizing your sleep health can supercharge your life, with this fun Dummies guide.
Learn all about sleep cycles, circadian rhythms, dreams, and the effects of sleep deprivation on your body and brain
Get the lowdown on sleep changes across the lifespan, plus sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, and beyond
Find out how smartwatches and other wearable sleep technology can help improve your sleep quantity and quality
Wake up each morning feeling refreshed, thanks to tips to optimize your sleep.
Around 62% of adults worldwide feel they don't sleep well. If you're in that group-or trying to avoid getting in-Sleep For Dummies is for you. This is also a great resource for parents who want to understand their children's sleep needs, shift workers, and anyone with sleep struggles. Look no farther for practical advice to help you get the Zs you need.
In a world constantly on the move, it's not surprising that more and more people aren't sleeping as much as they'd like. Sleep For Dummies helps you understand the foundations of sleep and how it impacts our everyday lives. With easy-to-understand explanations and simple strategies you can start using today, this book will help you get the most out of your sleep hours. Get science-backed advice on how to get the sleep you need and explore how prioritizing your sleep health can supercharge your life, with this fun Dummies guide.
Learn all about sleep cycles, circadian rhythms, dreams, and the effects of sleep deprivation on your body and brain
Get the lowdown on sleep changes across the lifespan, plus sleep disorders like insomnia, sleep apnea, and beyond
Find out how smartwatches and other wearable sleep technology can help improve your sleep quantity and quality
Wake up each morning feeling refreshed, thanks to tips to optimize your sleep.
Around 62% of adults worldwide feel they don't sleep well. If you're in that group-or trying to avoid getting in-Sleep For Dummies is for you. This is also a great resource for parents who want to understand their children's sleep needs, shift workers, and anyone with sleep struggles. Look no farther for practical advice to help you get the Zs you need.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
442 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-394-26234-2 (9781394262342)
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Person
Clete A. Kushida, MD, PhD, is a sleep specialist, neurologist, professor, chief, and medical director at Stanford Sleep Medicine. He served as the inaugural president of the World Sleep Society, past president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and founding president of the California Sleep Society. He has authored or edited more than 300 publications and is editor-in-chief of the journal Sleep Science and Practice.
Content
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Sleep Basics 5
Chapter 1: Exploring Sleep's Fundamental Nature 7
Chapter 2: Delving Into the Science of Sleep 27
Chapter 3: Evaluating Inadequate Sleep: Deprivation and Loss. 45
Part 2: Surveying Sleep Components and Mechanisms 75
Chapter 4: Making the Connection: Sleep and Circadian Mechanisms 77
Chapter 5: Discovering Dreaming 101
Part 3: Dealing with Your Sleep Situation 119
Chapter 6: Getting Healthy Sleep 121
Chapter 7: Sleeping Not Enough, Too Much, or Out of Rhythm 145
Chapter 8: Exploring Sleep Disorders of the Active Kind 167
Chapter 9: Seeking Help for Your Sleep Issues 193
Part 4: Assessing Sleep Technology 211
Chapter 10: Discovering Technology in the Sleep Clinic and Laboratory 213
Chapter 11: Using Wearables, Nearables, and Airables, Oh My! 231
Chapter 12: Looking Toward the Future for Better Sleep Health 247
Part 5: The Part of Tens 259
Chapter 13: Ten Problems That Can Prevent Restful Sleep 261
Chapter 14: Ten Signs That You Should See a Sleep Specialist 271
Appendix A 281
Appendix B 287
Index 293
Part 1: Getting Started with Sleep Basics 5
Chapter 1: Exploring Sleep's Fundamental Nature 7
Chapter 2: Delving Into the Science of Sleep 27
Chapter 3: Evaluating Inadequate Sleep: Deprivation and Loss. 45
Part 2: Surveying Sleep Components and Mechanisms 75
Chapter 4: Making the Connection: Sleep and Circadian Mechanisms 77
Chapter 5: Discovering Dreaming 101
Part 3: Dealing with Your Sleep Situation 119
Chapter 6: Getting Healthy Sleep 121
Chapter 7: Sleeping Not Enough, Too Much, or Out of Rhythm 145
Chapter 8: Exploring Sleep Disorders of the Active Kind 167
Chapter 9: Seeking Help for Your Sleep Issues 193
Part 4: Assessing Sleep Technology 211
Chapter 10: Discovering Technology in the Sleep Clinic and Laboratory 213
Chapter 11: Using Wearables, Nearables, and Airables, Oh My! 231
Chapter 12: Looking Toward the Future for Better Sleep Health 247
Part 5: The Part of Tens 259
Chapter 13: Ten Problems That Can Prevent Restful Sleep 261
Chapter 14: Ten Signs That You Should See a Sleep Specialist 271
Appendix A 281
Appendix B 287
Index 293