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May 2018
44m 15s

"Why We Sleep" Book Review

Nutritional Weight & Wellness, Inc.
About this episode
Lack of sleep is now reported as a major risk to our health. Sufficient sleep is important for mood, better memory, less anxiety, and even fewer aches and pains! Listen in as we review sleep expert and neuroscientist Dr. Matthew Walker’s book, “Why We Sleep,” to understand the science of sleep. 
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