#54 - The Art of Napping

Exploring how daily memories shape the biology of sleep, Matt reveals that, beyond consolidating facts, the brain's restorative depth is a response to daytime effort. By showing how learning deepens sleep in specific regions, Matt reveals that the harder the brain works by day, t ...  Show more

Matt invites you to embark upon a gentle journey to a peaceful, restful sleep. After settling in and breathing deeply, you will find yourself on a winding lane. Matt guides you past a mossy stone wall into Eleanor's garden, a quiet sanctuary where the busy world fades away and th ...  Show more

Naps can offer significant benefits, from emotional regulation to improving memory and athletic performance. But there are right and wrong ways to snooze. A sleep psychologist and a sleep physician explain the factors of the perfect nap and the importance of daytime rest. See pcm ...  Show more

This is episode 3 of a 6-part special series on sleep with Dr. Matthew Walker, Ph.D., a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and leading public educator about the role of sleep in health, disease and performance.  We explain how our ...  Show more

Research shows that napping is not only great for your body but your mind as well. There are actually many benefits that a simple nap can bring. We have a few tips that may improve your napping skills. Learn how to do the 4-7-8 breathing practice here http://bit.ly/3b5R8Dq For mo ...  Show more

Naps can offer significant benefits, from emotional regulation to improving memory and athletic performance. But there are right and wrong ways to snooze. A sleep psychologist and a sleep physician explain the factors of the perfect nap and the importance of daytime rest. This ep ...  Show more