MasterClassMatthew Walker Teaches the Science of Better Sleep

Neuroscience professor Matthew Walker teaches you the science of sleep and how to optimize it to better your overall health.

Where to Watch MasterClass • Matthew Walker Teaches the Science of Better Sleep

15 Episodes

  • Meet Your Instructor
    第 1 集
    Meet Your InstructorNeuroscientist and sleep researcher Matthew Walker takes you through the history of sleep and what he'll be teaching in his class.
  • What Is Sleep?
    第 2 集
    What Is Sleep?Learn the basics of sleep, including what REM and NREM are, and what your brain is doing during these sleep periods.
  • How Sleep Works
    第 3 集
    How Sleep WorksMatthew helps you identify your 24-hour “master clock” and how to understand it.
  • Night Owl or Morning Lark?
    第 4 集
    Night Owl or Morning Lark?Do you love the mornings or thrive at night? Matthew breaks down how this natural rhythm is determined and interpreted.
  • The Buzz on Alcohol and Caffeine
    第 5 集
    The Buzz on Alcohol and CaffeineMatthew explains how these two substances affect your sleep and offers tips on how to manage your sleep if you choose to imbibe.
  • Prevent Sleep Debt
    第 6 集
    Prevent Sleep DebtLearn what sleep debt is, how it occurs, and how best to combat it.
  • Fire Up the Brain
    第 7 集
    Fire Up the BrainLearn how a good night’s sleep affects your ability to learn, solve problems, and harness creativity—and how those skills are affected when you don’t get sufficient sleep.
  • Sleep Across Our Life Span
    第 8 集
    Sleep Across Our Life SpanSleep evolves as we age. Explore how sleep is affected by the changes we experience and how better sleep can help prevent disease.
  • Overnight Therapy
    第 9 集
    Overnight TherapySleep has a profound effect on our mental and emotional health. Matthew explains why.
  • The Absurd Act of Dreaming
    第 10 集
    The Absurd Act of DreamingEver wonder what your brain is doing when you’re dreaming? Matthew explains why dreams can benefit our waking selves.
  • Sleep and the Human Body
    第 11 集
    Sleep and the Human BodyMatthew explains how we can learn to boost our immunity and reduce health risks by sleeping better.
  • Diet and Sleep
    第 12 集
    Diet and SleepWhat you eat affects how well you sleep and vice versa. Learn how sleep influences your eating habits.
  • Sleep to Thrive
    第 13 集
    Sleep to ThriveMatthew talks about the importance of sleep for optimal physical and mental performance.
  • How to Sleep Better
    第 14 集
    How to Sleep BetterMatthew compiles a list of essential tips on how to set yourself up for sleep success.
  • Reclaim Your Sleep
    第 15 集
    Reclaim Your SleepLearn why we as a society should embrace the importance of sleep.

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