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Secrets of Sleep Science: From Dreams to Disorders

By: Craig H. Heller, The Great Courses
Narrated by: Craig H. Heller
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Sleep is the subject of intense scientific debate among biologists and neuroscientists. Why must we spend about one-third of our lives asleep? What exactly is sleep? Why does a lack of sleep impair our cognitive abilities and leave us vulnerable to a host of medical issues ranging from obesity to reduced resistance to infectious disease?

These 24 engrossing lectures take you to the forefront of the field to reveal what happens in the sleeping brain right down to the cellular and molecular level. You'll investigate what biological changes occur during wakefulness that are reversed during sleep - and why your brain forces you to fall asleep to repay an accumulated sleep deficit, no matter how dangerous the circumstances.

The science of sleep encompasses basic concepts of electricity, neuroanatomy, and neurochemistry, which are responsible for the "architecture of sleep." Professor Heller explains the science behind our circadian rhythms, REM and non-REM sleep, the physiology of dreaming, and more.

Sleep pathologies and disorders are among the most fascinating topics of the course. From disorders such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome to parasomnias such as sleepwalking and night terrors, the most up-to-date findings in the science of sleep are truly riveting.

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Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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The explanation of experiments that led to the latest knowledge from sleep research were fascinating to those who are interested to know the how the conclusions were made, but could be too much for those who just wanted to know the conclusions. At times, the technical explanation could be hard to follow for those who are less trained in biology. Overall, it is worthwhile to spend the time to go through it and the speaker did make it interesting enough to follow.

Very comprehensive summary of sleep research

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Corrected my terrible sleep habits; seriously important information for those of us who have an abusive relationship with sleep.

Full of the science and data to back up what is a well written and delivered narrative.

If you have sleep issues, this book is a must

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A little research and technical oriented in parts but overall some fascinating insights into sleep

Very good

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good examples and explanations of everything. would recommend as a good starting point. easy to follow. however, close attention should be paid and I would not recommend listening while trying to concentrate on other tasks as a lot of detail will be missed!

good into into the subject

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Enjoyed the book and learned a lot, but difficult to recommend because some of the more groundbreaking areas may be outdated now. Book is well-pitched at a generally more academic baseline, while explaining the specifics of the topic with helpful analogies and simplifications.

Very interesting- would love to see an updated version.

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