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Martha Redbone: "Sleep Sleep Beauty Bright"

In an enchanting lyrical rendition of William Blake's poem "Sleep Sleep Beauty Bright," singer Martha Redbone blends rhythm, blues and soul with traditional Native American music.
https://www.ted.com/talks/martha_redbone_sleep_sleep_beauty_bright

Playlist: Talks to inspire you to go to bed and get a good night's sleep (6 talks)

Far better than counting sheep, these talks on the importance of sleep may well help you get your zzzzs tonight.
Curated by TED · 6 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_to_inspire_you_to_go_to

Matt Walker: Hacking your memory -- with sleep

We've all been told to get a good night's sleep before a test -- finally, here's the reason why. Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains how getting enough sleep affects how our brains store and process memories.
https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_hacking_your_memory_with_sleep

Beautyrest: Innovations in sleep

The way we sleep is constantly evolving -- from the first raised beds in ancient Egypt to communal sleeping as a way to keep warm during the Industrial Revolution to separate beds for married couples in Victorian England. Now that we've begun to study sleep as a science, we're starting to understand just how important a good night's sleep can be...
https://www.ted.com/talks/beautyrest_innovations_in_sleep

Russell Foster: Why do we sleep?

Russell Foster is a circadian neuroscientist: He studies the sleep cycles of the brain. And he asks: What do we know about sleep? Not a lot, it turns out, for something we do with one-third of our lives. In this talk, Foster shares three popular theories about why we sleep, busts some myths about how much sleep we need at different ages -- and h...
https://www.ted.com/talks/russell_foster_why_do_we_sleep

Matt Walker: Sleep is your superpower

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...
https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_sleep_is_your_superpower

Matt Walker: How sleep affects your emotions

It's not just your imagination -- you're more irritable when you're low on zzzzs. Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains how our nightly slumber affects the emotional centers in our brains, and why we can think of sleep as first aid for our feelings.
https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_how_sleep_affects_your_emotions

Claudia Aguirre: What would happen if you didn't sleep?

In the United States, it's estimated that 30 percent of adults and 66 percent of adolescents are regularly sleep-deprived. This isn't just a minor inconvenience: staying awake can cause serious bodily harm. Claudia Aguirre shows what happens to your body and brain when you skip sleep. [Directed by TED-Ed, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by C...
https://www.ted.com/talks/claudia_aguirre_what_would_happen_if_you_didn_t_sleep

Matt Walker: How caffeine and alcohol affect your sleep

Caffeine wakes you up, and alcohol makes you nod off, right? It's not that simple. Sleep scientist Matt Walker takes us into the eye-opening ways that these drinks affect the quantity and quality of our sleep.
https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_how_caffeine_and_alcohol_affect_your_sleep

Matt Walker: What's the connection between sleep and Alzheimer's disease?

Does not getting enough sleep lead to Alzheimer's disease? Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains the relationship between the two -- and how researchers are exploring how to use sleep to decrease our chances of developing this condition.
https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_what_s_the_connection_between_sleep_and_alzheimer_s_disease

Matt Walker: A walk through the stages of sleep

Did you know you go on a journey every night after you close your eyes? Sleep scientist Matt Walker breaks down the difference between REM (Rapid-Eye Movement) and non-REM sleep, what occurs during each stage of sleep -- and why it's important to get enough of both.
https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_a_walk_through_the_stages_of_sleep

Arianna Huffington: How to succeed? Get more sleep

In this short talk, Arianna Huffington shares a small idea that can awaken much bigger ones: the power of a good night's sleep. Instead of bragging about our sleep deficits, she urges us to shut our eyes and see the big picture: We can sleep our way to increased productivity and happiness -- and smarter decision-making.
https://www.ted.com/talks/arianna_huffington_how_to_succeed_get_more_sleep

Ami Angelowicz: The terrors of sleep paralysis

Imagine you're fast asleep and then suddenly awake. You want to move but can't, as if someone is sitting on your chest. And you can't even scream! This is sleep paralysis, a creepy but common phenomenon caused by an overlap in REM sleep and waking stages. Ami Angelowicz describes just how pervasive (but harmless) it is and introduces a cast of c...
https://www.ted.com/talks/ami_angelowicz_the_terrors_of_sleep_paralysis

Wendy Troxel | TED Speaker

Wendy Troxel specializes in behavioral treatments for insomnia and other sleep disorders.
Sleep researcher
https://www.ted.com/speakers/wendy_troxel

Matt Walker: How much sleep do you really need?

You know you need to get enough sleep, but the question remains: How much is enough? Sleep scientist Matt Walker tells us the recommended amount for adults and explains why it's necessary for your long-term health.
https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_how_much_sleep_do_you_really_need

Greg Gage: How sound can hack your memory while you sleep

Can you cram for a test while you sleep? Our intrepid neuroscientists attempt to enhance memory by running experiments on subjects while they sleep. You'll be surprised by the results.
https://www.ted.com/talks/greg_gage_how_sound_can_hack_your_memory_while_you_sleep

Matt Walker: Why sleep matters now more than ever

A good night's sleep has perhaps never been more important. Sharing wisdom and debunking myths, sleep scientist Matt Walker discusses the impact of sleep on mind and body -- from unleashing your creative powers to boosting your memory and immune health -- and details practices you can start (and stop) doing tonight to get some rest. (This virtua...
https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_why_sleep_matters_now_more_than_ever

Shai Marcu: The benefits of a good night's sleep

It's 4am, and the big test is in 8 hours. You've been studying for days, but you still don't feel ready. Should you drink another cup of coffee and spend the next few hours cramming? Or should you go to sleep? Shai Marcu defends the latter option, showing how sleep restructures your brain in a way that's crucial for how our memory works.
https://www.ted.com/talks/shai_marcu_the_benefits_of_a_good_night_s_sleep

Sleepy Man Banjo Boys: Bluegrass virtuosity from ... New Jersey?

All under the age of 16, brothers Jonny, Robbie and Tommy Mizzone are from New Jersey, a US state that's better known for the rock of Bruce Springsteen than the bluegrass of Earl Scruggs. Nonetheless, the siblings began performing bluegrass covers, as well as their own compositions, at a young age. Here, they play three dazzling songs in three d...
https://www.ted.com/talks/sleepy_man_banjo_boys_bluegrass_virtuosity_from_new_jersey

Sleepy Man Banjo Boys: Teen wonders play bluegrass

Brothers Jonny, Robbie and Tommy Mizzone are The Sleepy Man Banjo Boys, a trio of virtuoso bluegrass musicians who play with dazzling vivacity. Did we mention they're all under 16?
https://www.ted.com/talks/sleepy_man_banjo_boys_teen_wonders_play_bluegrass

Matt Walker: 6 tips for better sleep

Want to not only fall asleep quickly but also stay asleep longer? Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains how your room temperature, lighting and other easy-to-fix factors can set the stage for a better night's rest.
https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_6_tips_for_better_sleep

Dan Gartenberg: The brain benefits of deep sleep -- and how to get more of it

There's nothing quite like a good night's sleep. What if technology could help us get more out of it? Dan Gartenberg is working on tech that stimulates deep sleep, the most regenerative stage which (among other wonderful things) might help us consolidate our memories and form our personalities. Find out more about how playing sounds that mirror ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gartenberg_the_brain_benefits_of_deep_sleep_and_how_to_get_more_of_it

Dragana Rogulja: How artificial light affects our health

In the last century, our sleep patterns have been heavily influenced by artificial light sources. (Think about your smartphone.) In this instructive talk, sleep researcher Dragana Rogulja outlines the damage this does to our health and suggests some ways to combat the problem.
https://www.ted.com/talks/dragana_rogulja_how_artificial_light_affects_our_health

Matt Walker: How sleep can improve your immunity

One of the best things that you can do to boost your immune system is head to bed, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. It can even make your flu shot more effective!
https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_how_sleep_can_improve_your_immunity

Playlist: Sleeping with Science (9 talks)

Sleep — we spend one-third of our lives doing it, but what exactly do we get out of it? And how can we do it better? In this new TED series, sleep scientist Matt Walker uncovers the facts and secrets behind our nightly slumber. Tune in weekly for better zzz's! (Made possible with the support of Beautyrest)
Curated by TED · 9 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/sleeping_with_science

Dan Kwartler: What causes insomnia?

What keeps you up at night? Pondering deep questions? Excitement about a big trip? Stress about unfinished work? What if the very thing keeping you awake was stress about losing sleep? This seemingly unsolvable loop is at the heart of insomnia, the world's most common sleep disorder. So what is insomnia? And is there any way to break the cycle? ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_kwartler_what_causes_insomnia

Dan Gartenberg | TED Speaker

TED Resident Dan Gartenberg has spent his adult life trying to make seven and a half hours feel like eight hours.
Sleep scientist
https://www.ted.com/speakers/dan_gartenberg

Playlist: Charming talks for a boost on a bad day (5 talks)

Bad days happen to good people. Here are talks guaranteed to help cheer you up.
Curated by TED · 5 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/charming_talks_for_a_boost_on

Wendy Troxel: Why school should start later for teens

Teens don't get enough sleep, and it's not because of Snapchat, social lives or hormones -- it's because of public policy, says Wendy Troxel. Drawing from her experience as a sleep researcher, clinician and mother of a teenager, Troxel discusses how early school start times deprive adolescents of sleep during the time of their lives when they ne...
https://www.ted.com/talks/wendy_troxel_why_school_should_start_later_for_teens

Jeff Iliff: One more reason to get a good night's sleep

The brain uses a quarter of the body's entire energy supply, yet only accounts for about two percent of the body's mass. So how does this unique organ receive and, perhaps more importantly, rid itself of vital nutrients? New research suggests it has to do with sleep.
https://www.ted.com/talks/jeff_iliff_one_more_reason_to_get_a_good_night_s_sleep
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