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Sleeping with Science
Sleeping with Science
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Sleeping with Science
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Sleeping with Science

Sleep — we spend one-third of our lives doing it, but what exactly do we get out of it? And how can we do it better? In this new TED series, sleep scientist Matt Walker uncovers the facts and secrets behind our nightly slumber. Tune in weekly for better zzz's!

How daylight saving time affects our bodies, minds -- and world
01:30

Matt Walker

How daylight saving time affects our bodies, minds -- and world

1 minute 30 seconds
Why better sleep means a better sex life
02:12

Matt Walker

Why better sleep means a better sex life

2 minutes 12 seconds
Are naps actually good for us?
02:17

Matt Walker

Are naps actually good for us?

2 minutes 17 seconds
The surprising health benefits of dreaming
02:01

Matt Walker

The surprising health benefits of dreaming

2 minutes 1 second
What is melatonin -- and should you take it to fall asleep?
02:20

Matt Walker

What is melatonin -- and should you take it to fall asleep?

2 minutes 20 seconds
How sleep affects what (and how much) you eat
01:52

Matt Walker

How sleep affects what (and how much) you eat

1 minute 52 seconds
How to deal with your insomnia -- and finally get to sleep
01:58

Matt Walker

How to deal with your insomnia -- and finally get to sleep

1 minute 58 seconds
4 ways the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we sleep
02:20

Matt Walker

4 ways the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we sleep

2 minutes 20 seconds
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