Matt Walker
Sleep scientist | Author of "Why We Sleep"
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Matt Walker is a professor of neuroscience at UC Berkeley and author of the international bestseller 'Why We Sleep. ' His research has transformed how we understand the critical role of sleep in health, learning, and longevity.
Matt's TED talk 'Sleep is your superpower' has been viewed over 20 million times. His keynotes translate cutting-edge sleep science into actionable strategies that help audiences improve performance, creativity, and wellbeing.
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4 ways the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we sleep
Have you been having weird dreams lately? For many people, that's just one of the ways the COVID-19 pandemic has altered their sleeping habits, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. From when to how much to how well we're sleeping, this pandemic may have shaken up bedtime for good.
How to deal with your insomnia -- and finally get to sleep
How sleep affects what (and how much) you eat
More Talks
What is melatonin -- and should you take it to fall asleep?
The surprising health benefits of dreaming
Are naps actually good for us?
Why better sleep means a better sex life
How daylight saving time affects our bodies, minds -- and world
6 tips for better sleep
How much sleep do you really need?
How sleep can improve your immunity
How sleep affects your emotions
What's the connection between sleep and Alzheimer's disease?
How caffeine and alcohol affect your sleep
A walk through the stages of sleep
Why sleep matters now more than ever
Sleep is your superpower
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