Why we sleep? (Book review)
"Scientists have discovered a revolutionary new treatment that makes you live longer. It enhances your memory and makes you more creative. It makes you look more attractive. It keeps you slim and lowers food cravings. It protects you from cancer and dementia. It wards off colds and flu. It lowers your risk of heart attacks and stroke, not to mention diabetes. You'll even feel happier, less depressed, and less anxious. Are you interested?" And that's the opening to Chapter 6 of the book "Why we sleep" by neuroscientist Matthew Walker, and yes, by now you would have known, the revolutionary treatment is none other than a good night's sleep of 8 hours, every day . And everything that is mentioned in that para is backed by several scientific research. The book is a big eye-opener to anyone who reads it since the concept of sleep has always been a mystery to humans on why we sleep, why can't we just adapt to fewer hours of sleep, isn't sleep a waste