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Beschreibung

Produktdetails

Einband

Taschenbuch

Erscheinungsdatum

27.07.2018

Verlag

John Wiley & Sons

Seitenzahl

256

Maße (L/B/H)

21,6/13,9/1,7 cm

Gewicht

313 g

Auflage

1. Auflage

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-0-85708-768-3

Beschreibung

Rezension

"... tells you everything you need to know about sleeping. Impressive and full of facts, this book is as enlightening as it is easy to read. I highly recommend it." (Frost Magazine, October 2018)

"If you want to get the rest you need to live better and be more productive, this is the book for you." (Soul & Spirit, August 2018)

"How to Sleep Well is a timely guide that offers realistic solutions." (Woman's Way, August 2018)

Produktdetails

Einband

Taschenbuch

Erscheinungsdatum

27.07.2018

Verlag

John Wiley & Sons

Seitenzahl

256

Maße (L/B/H)

21,6/13,9/1,7 cm

Gewicht

313 g

Auflage

1. Auflage

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-0-85708-768-3

Herstelleradresse

Libri GmbH
Europaallee 1
36244 Bad Hersfeld
DE

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  • Produktbild: How to Sleep Well - The Science of Sleeping Smarter, Living Better and Being Productive
  • About the Author ix

    Introduction xiii

    Prologue xvii

    1.What is Sleep? 1

    An Introduction to Sleep 2

    Why do we Sleep? 2

    What is Sleep? 3

    Circadian Rhythms 6

    How Much Sleep do I Need? 7

    The Eight-Hour Myth 8

    Are you a lark or an owl? 10

    Sleepy or Tired? 11

    An Hour before Midnight 12

    Is Daylight Saving Time Incredibly Disruptive? 13

    Dreams and Dreaming 14

    Children and Sleep 19

    Why do Teenagers Sleep so Much? 22

    Sleep as we Age 26

    Women and Sleep 28

    Why Men Fall Asleep After Sex 30

    Napping30

    2.Why is Sleep Important?35

    Sleep and Health 36

    Sleep and Relationships 37

    Sleep and Business/Leadership 39

    Economic Cost of Insomnia 42

    Sleep and Academic Performanc43

    Sleep and Athletic Performance 44

    Sleep and Healthy Eating 46

    Sleep and Weight 48

    Sleep and Exercise 50

    Sleep and Driving 50

    Beauty Sleep 53

    3. Why we are not Sleeping 55

    Fads 56

    How Business Impacts Sleep 58

    The 24-Hour Society 66

    Worry/Stress 68

    Children 69

    Bed Partners 72

    4. Sleep Disorders 75

    Insomnia 76

    Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) 82

    Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) 82

    Nocturia 83

    Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea 84

    Teeth Grinding or Clenching (Bruxism) 85

    Circadian Rhythm Disorders 86

    Night Cramps 87

    Narcolepsy 87

    Parasomnias (or Things That Go Bump in the Night) 88

    Jet lag 92

    5. Treatments for Sleep Problems 95

    When to Consider Sleeping Pills 96

    Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids 97

    Prescription Sleeping Pills 97

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) 102

    Sleep Technology is the Future! 107

    6. How to Sleep Well 111

    Tips and Techniques That May Help You Get Better Sleep 113

    The Bedroom 118

    The Bed 122

    Sleep Foods and Supplements 130

    How to Sleep in the Heat 132

    7. How to Get Your Child to Sleep 135

    How to Get Your Child to Sleep 137

    Is Co-sleeping With my Child Wrong? 138

    8. Businesses and Sleep 141

    How to Make Shift Work Tolerable 146

    9. Why You Should Actually be Able to Sleep in Hotels 153

    How to Sleep in a Hotel 156

    10. 36 Things You Don't Need to Do to Sleep Better 159

    Do I Need 'Professional' Help? 160

    Do I Have to Buy the Latest Sleep Book? 162

    Do I Have to Eat a Banana Before Bed? 163

    Do I Really Need to Stop Drinking Coffee at Noon? 163

    What About a Nice Cup of Tea? 164

    Don't Take my Chocolate Away From Me 164

    Must I Avoid Spicy Foods 4-6 Hours Before Bedtime? 165

    Am I a Bear, Lion, Wolf or Dolphin? 165

    Should I Buy a 'Bed in a Box'166

    Should I Take Melatonin? 167

    Does it Matter What Position I Sleep in? 168

    I'll Sleep When I am Dead 169

    Early Nights Don't Work 169

    You Cannot Catch up on Sleep 170

    Morning People are Better 170

    Do I Need to 'Ground' or 'Earth' Myself or my Bed? 171

    I Have a Bad Back so I Need a Firm Mattress 172

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    Should I Paint my Bedroom a Particular Colour? 172

    It's Hot, do I Need to Sleep Like an Egyptian? 173

    Is it Natural to Sleep in Two Segments? 173

    'I am Superman': Polyphasic Napping 175

    Do I Need to Sleep in 90-minute Cycles? 175

    Do I Have to Avoid Alcohol to get Good Sleep? 176

    I Hear Voices in my Head: Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) 177

    The Rhythm of the Night: Binaural Beats 177

    Do I Need to Sleep Like a 'Caveman'? - Palaeo Sleep 178

    Get to Sleep in Under 60 Seconds: 4-7-8 Breathing 179

    You'll Sleep Better Naked 180