Why Sleep Matters
When we miss sleep in order to keep up with our 24/7 world, we pay a price with our ability to learn, our health and safety, and our quality of life
Benefits of Sleep
Although science has uncovered no clear answer to “Why do we sleep?” we are discovering more about sleep’s important functions. go to this section
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Why Sleep Matters (6:13)
Sleep researchers are discovering how sleep is vital for learning and memory, and how lack of sleep impacts our health, safety, and longevity.
Sleep, Learning, and Memory (1:52)
Dr. Robert Stickgold discusses how sleep plays a role in memory, both before and after a new learning situation.
Why Do We Sleep, Anyway?
Although scientists aren’t entirely sure why we sleep, they have many ideas about the functions of this mysterious part of our lives.
Consequences of Insufficient Sleep
Most of what we know about sleep’s functions can be seen in light of what goes wrong when we deprive ourselves of this vital activity. go to this section
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Why Sleep Matters (6:13)
Sleep researchers are discovering how sleep is vital for learning and memory, and how lack of sleep impacts our health, safety, and longevity.
Sleep and Disease Risk
The price of insufficient sleep may be poor health. Study after study has revealed that people who sleep poorly are at greater risk for a number of diseases and health problems.
Sleep and Judgment (1:06)
Dr. Robert Stickgold discusses a study that suggests a link between sleep loss and increased impairment in judgment.
Drowsy Driving (0:42)
Dr. Charles Czeisler discusses the link between motor vehicle accidents and tired drivers.
Historical and Cultural Perspectives of Sleep
“Waste of time,” “royal road to the unconscious” or key means to sustain life and health: How we look at sleep varies across cultures and has changed through time. go to this section
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Sleep: A Historical Perspective
Explore sleep and sleep research with this interactive.