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Informationen zum Autor Clete A. Kushida, MD, PhD, is a sleep specialist, neurologist, professor, chief, and medical director at Stanford Sleep Medicine. He served as the inaugural president of the World Sleep Society, past president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and founding president of the California Sleep Society. He has authored or edited more than 300 publications and is editor-in-chief of the journal Sleep Science and Practice . Klappentext A book that will actually help you sleep For many people, sleep is complicated. Sleep For Dummies demystifies your nightly shutdown, so that you understand the quantity and quality of sleep you need. You'll get answers to questions such as: What happens in your body and brain while you sleep? How does sleep deprivation affect your quality of life? How does sleep change as you age? Written by an eminent sleep researcher, this book shows you how to supercharge your sleep experience, so that you can feel at your best-even if you struggle with a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea or insomnia. Inside... Why-and how much-people need to sleep The nature of sleep states and stages What happens when you're chronically sleep-deprived Sleep across the lifespan How to improve your sleep quality Sleep and the digital age Sleep disorders, and when to seek professional help for them Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Sleep Basics 5 Chapter 1: Exploring Sleep's Fundamental Nature 7 Chapter 2: Delving Into the Science of Sleep 27 Chapter 3: Evaluating Inadequate Sleep: Deprivation and Loss. 45 Part 2: Surveying Sleep Components and Mechanisms 75 Chapter 4: Making the Connection: Sleep and Circadian Mechanisms 77 Chapter 5: Discovering Dreaming 101 Part 3: Dealing with Your Sleep Situation 119 Chapter 6: Getting Healthy Sleep 121 Chapter 7: Sleeping Not Enough, Too Much, or Out of Rhythm 145 Chapter 8: Exploring Sleep Disorders of the Active Kind 167 Chapter 9: Seeking Help for Your Sleep Issues 193 Part 4: Assessing Sleep Technology 211 Chapter 10: Discovering Technology in the Sleep Clinic and Laboratory 213 Chapter 11: Using Wearables, Nearables, and Airables, Oh My! 231 Chapter 12: Looking Toward the Future for Better Sleep Health 247 Part 5: The Part of Tens 259 Chapter 13: Ten Problems That Can Prevent Restful Sleep 261 Chapter 14: Ten Signs That You Should See a Sleep Specialist 271 Appendix A 281 Appendix B 287 Index 293 ...
