Further Readings for Lesson 7:Sleep and its Role in Brain Health

Recommended Reading List

Books:

1. "Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams" by Matthew Walker - This seminal work provides a comprehensive exploration of the science behind sleep and its crucial role in brain health, memory consolidation, creativity, and overall well-being.
2. "The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time" by Arianna Huffington - Huffington delves into the importance of sleep and offers practical strategies for improving sleep quality and creating a healthier sleep culture in our lives.
3. "The Promise of Sleep: A Pioneer in Sleep Medicine Explores the Vital Connection Between Health, Happiness, and a Good Night's Sleep" by William C. Dement - Dement, a renowned sleep researcher, delves into the science of sleep and provides insights into the impact of sleep on physical health, mental well-being, and optimal cognitive function.
4. "Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to a Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success" by Shawn Stevenson - Stevenson offers practical tips and strategies to optimize sleep and harness its benefits for improved health, enhanced productivity, and overall success in life.
5. "The Circadian Code: Lose Weight, Supercharge Your Energy, and Transform Your Health from Morning to Midnight" by Satchin Panda - Panda explores the critical relationship between circadian rhythms, sleep, and overall health, guiding readers to align their daily routines to natural biological rhythms for optimal well-being.

Scholarly Articles:

• "Sleep and Brain Health" by Bryce A. Mander and Matthew P. Walker - This article provides an in-depth review of the link between sleep and brain health, exploring the impacts of sleep deprivation and sleep disorders on cognitive function and neurodegeneration.
• "The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Brain Function: Implications for Cognitive Aging" by Bryce A. Mander, Brandon Lu, and William J. Jagust - This scholarly article investigates the acute and chronic effects of sleep deprivation on various aspects of brain function, particularly highlighting its implications for age-related cognitive decline.
• "Sleep and Memory in Healthy Children and Adolescents: A Critical Review" by Monique LeBourgeois, Rebecca M. Carskadon, and Kenneth P. Wright - This review delves into the important relationship between sleep and memory consolidation in children and adolescents, discussing the implications for learning and academic performance.
• "The Role of Sleep in Cognition and Emotion" by Matthew P. Walker - This scholarly article explores the bidirectional relationship between sleep and cognitive-emotional processing, shedding light on the impact of sleep on memory, decision-making, and emotional regulation.
• "Sleep, Learning, and Memory: A Role for Cortical Plasticity" by Wen-Biao Gan - This article discusses the intricate connection between sleep, cortical plasticity, and memory formation, emphasizing the role of sleep in optimizing learning and neural adaptability.