Why sleep is the best thing you can do for your health

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May 10, 2019 Today's TED Talk Sleep is your superpower 19:18 minutes · TED2019 Sleep is your life-support system and Mother Nature's best effort yet at immortality, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. In this deep dive into the science of slumber, Walker shares the wonderfully good things that happen when you get sleep -- and the alarmingly bad things that happen when you don't, for both your brain and body. Learn more about sleep's impact on your learning, memory, immune system and even your genetic code -- as well as some helpful tips for getting some shut-eye. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day The value of skepticism These TED Talks push us to question more -- our doctors, our governments and even our own eyes. Watch » 10 talks · Total run time 2:27:56 6 talks · Total run time 1:33:55 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM 4 things that kids wish their parents knew Children could definitely give the adults in their lives some lessons in parenting. Here are a few, from writer Swati Lodha. Read more »   Download the TED app

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