Sleeping is one of the great joys of life. It also keeps you healthy and safe, and helps you look
your best and perform at your peak. This three-part lecture/discussion series will help you
understand how sleep works and how to get the most out of it. It will answer questions such as:
- Why is sleep good for me?
- How much sleep do I need?
- What happens to my brain and body during sleep?
- How does my brain turn sleep on and off?
- Why do I get sleepy in the afternoon?
- Is it OK to nap?
- When am I most likely to have dreams?
- What causes insomnia?
- What causes snoring and sleep apnea?
- How do things like drugs, alcohol, light, melatonin, sleep deprivation and aging affect my sleep?
- What are the most important habits to practice to ensure good sleep?
In addition, these three classes will give you the background information you need to get the greatest
benefit from Roger Cole's two follow-up lectures on how to help yourself fall asleep and deal with insomnia
without drugs.