As we move towards darker nights that will take us into winter in the northern hemisphere as well as the end of daylight savings time, now is a great time to head to bed earlier and set a new sleep schedule.
Sleep expert Matthew Walker, a UC Berkeley professor and author of the recently released, “Why We Sleep,” says that getting a sufficient amount of shut-eye can do wonders for our health, helping to prevent a variety of health conditions including cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and heart attacks as well as boost memory, mood, and our immune systems.
Baylor College of Medicine’s Dr. Philip Alapat is also currently trying to stress the need for sleep, adding that, “It is important to recognize that your body’s need for sleep is non-negotiable and anything less than what your body needs is going to be less than adequate for your body to function optimally.”
To help us all get more of this precious shut-eye, here Walker and Alapat give their expert tips that will help us all feel more rested this season.
