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We spend a third of our lives sleeping. This may seem like a waste of time, but sleep is essential to our existence. Scientific studies in experimental animals show that sleep deprivation for more than seven days in a row induces death. This vital need for sleep is itself becoming a real nightmare for many people: night shifts, overwork, electronic devices, light and noise pollution, and a long list of physical, mental, and contextual factors have not contributed to better sleep. This book examines why we sleep and what the best nutritional, pharmacological, and lifestyle guidelines assist with this important activity.…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
We spend a third of our lives sleeping. This may seem like a waste of time, but sleep is essential to our existence. Scientific studies in experimental animals show that sleep deprivation for more than seven days in a row induces death. This vital need for sleep is itself becoming a real nightmare for many people: night shifts, overwork, electronic devices, light and noise pollution, and a long list of physical, mental, and contextual factors have not contributed to better sleep. This book examines why we sleep and what the best nutritional, pharmacological, and lifestyle guidelines assist with this important activity.
Autorenporträt
RAQUEL MARÍN es neurocientífica y catedrática de Fisiología. Se doctoró en Biomedicina en la Universidad Laval de Quebec y hadedicado su vida a la investigación científica, en particular a las enfermedades del cerebro en el envejecimiento y a los nutrientespara la salud cerebral.