Sleep Is Your Superpower | Matt Walker | TED

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.
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[@ninopreuss2549]

That moment when you‘re watching this at 2 am

[@idonothing7557]

하하하하하하하

[@akashmohandas5914]

12:34 here

[@amtalnoor7011]

3 am

[@dn4711]

6am*

[@jasonkim810]

😅🤣🤣

[@doniyoraloxanov3548]

deep sleep + deep work = deep success

[@raulfernandez9111]

It means you live to work and have no work life balance.

[@meatdog]

That's a formula for an unhappy, short life. When you reach my advanced age you will see that. So do not let it be too late❤

[@vanner66]

deep love + deep sleep + deep fulfillment in your work = deep life

[@fruitbouquet5479]

Sadly, I don’t think the two are independent variables.

[@JohnPaulBalolongMacalingVlog]

I type this comment in 4am

[@GregPedrazas]

I’m losing sleep to learn more about this

[@AmericanUNCENSORED]

Haha

[@Error-33]

Same lol, its 3:40am rn

[@WhyMe432532]

You are a comedic genius.

[@romyyy6540]

I sleep 9 hours every night since last year and I haven’t been ill the whole time and my anxiety has improved so much!

[@user-zi4sf6zf9d]

What was your sleep look like before? What have you done to enable the 9 hours?

[@user-co1gu3lh8u]

Exactly please share your secrets if any. I'd kill for 9 hours of sleep a night but can't sleep beyond 5 hours

[@tempemm]

@@user-co1gu3lh8uI did everything Mathew walker recommends all the tips and tricks but what really fixed my insomnia was taking prescribed hydroxzyene it really chills you out and makes you sleepy and not anxious… after that I got so much confidence and now sleep is an after thought for me that’s just my experience

[@adamsaetveit7995]

This ted talk put me to sleep; not out of boredom-out of fear.

[@SliceOfLife39]

It put me to sleep out of boredom

[@ParallaxView111]

I don't know if this helps, but a Fitbit is gray for monitoring for sleep quality and length of sleep. I have found blackout curtains, earplugs, taking magnesium glycinate, and zink are night really help with doorstep and deep sleep. I live in a state where medical marijuana is legal. Using a Pax pen for THC helped me get off 10mg time release melatonin, 100 mg time release HTP5, and GABA. It doesn't help when hormones plummet though.

[@Jows65]

I would recommend reading the book 'why we sleep'. It will change your perspective of sleeping permanently. I've read it and can't recommend it enough

[@tamie341]

You gon get cancer if ya wake back up lil man!

[@giorsoros1135]

@@ParallaxView111 have you tried exercising though ? I'm quite lucky cause I sleep very easily and I find it harder to sleep when I am not tired enough.

[@tylermurphy9551]

Me: sleeps during class Teacher: TF you think you’re doing Me: saving my work

[@whatrtheodds]

Your onto it

[@ande1156]

More like: trying to catch on some sleep, due to bad sleep habits

[@pacoluz1224]

Growing my testicles 😂😂

[@fucuszullanti7877]

Chris Carberry how is it underrated?

[@chillschills6861]

Uhh I see what you did there 🦋

[@gilmejia7761]

I stopped this video at 30 seconds. Messaged received buddy. Going to bed early tonight!

[@akash1430.]

👍

[@kalingapum2371]

Commenting so that you get a reminder to watch this.

[@adayared]

Very impactful! I have been getting less and less sleep since I started management, and I noticed that I was getting sick a lot. This is definitely encouraging information!

[@sachinjha6805]

Now?

[@EndlessSummer888]

"Sleep is your superpower." Indeed it is. I'm really good at it. I'm so good, I can do it with my eyes closed.

[@Alei80sBaby]

cromusic ibra 😂😂

[@erencetin8104]

U r pretty funny, don't do that again.

[@guest83742]

this is a very good joke and deserves more likes

[@simplematters4893]

cromusic ibra 🤣🤣🤣

[@symphonysmile2467]

Sexy mind

[@ednajay5724]

"You'd never sit at the dining table waiting to get hungry. So why would you lie in bed waiting to get sleepy?" That was a POWERFUL ANALOGY

[@oleksandrmarkovichenko5774]

Moreover, it aligns so well with his key point "regularly go to bed at the same time", right?

[@yash_prabhudesai]

@@oleksandrmarkovichenko5774 yes as you will feel sleepy everyday at the same time because of the circadian rhythms of your body

[@user-jw1lm7hg7r]

I've noted it too - a great punchline,the man choosed carefully his words like he's picking flowers for his bestie.

[@obigspritztkenobi487]

so basically just snort a line and never sleep.

[@cautarepvp2079]

​@@yash_prabhudesaiWhy then when i sleep sometimes and when i wake up i feel tired and not so aware as other times... because of to much sleep?

[@onelove3121]

I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea recently, after the first night of using my CPap machine….I woke up and it was unbelievable how much a difference it made, I realized this is what it is like to get a good nights sleep…life changing…I had 71 episodes per hour down to 1-2 per hour…life saving….my kids videoed me and showed it to me…they asked me to please get a sleep study…I’m so grateful I listened to them 🙏🏼 ladies if you are post menopause our rates of diagnosis equal that of men.

[@thewholetruth34]

Impressive you were able to produce children with bad sleep

[@Sammysgrl22]

@@thewholetruth34 wow. That’s a really odd and rude comment.

[@dimitris5866]

​@@thewholetruth34Thats all you got fron the whole comment?

[@elsssiev]

This is exactly what I try to explain to my patients who are reluctant to trying CPAP. You'll feel a huge difference afterwards and you're quality of sleep and life will drastically increase. Also, if you are on a high pressure and are ever having difficulty tolerating it, talk to your Dr. About BIPAP, it'll help ease your breathing while on a higher pressure.

[@mjs4663]

Me looking at my brand new CPAP I picked up today. Mine is currently 42 incidents per hour.

[@nicolarollinson4381]

I commented previously and I notice I fell asleep half way through. Morning listening, clearly. This guy is one of the best orators. I always compare the effects of sleep to defragging a computer. For some this is a useful visual. Sleep is as important as hydration and nutrition. Sleep is the precurser.

[@sonnyohara8784]

This is true actually, my cousin fell into a coma and after a month they needed another hospital bed for his testicles.

[@hopesy12u4]

I rate that joke 5 all-nightets out of 6 8-hour-slumbers

[@donloyal]

I thought this comment was going to be something really emotional.😂😂😂You had us in the first half, not gonna lie.

[@elenduokpara8960]

Lol...

[@sneb3004]

By this Logic, Leonardo Di Caprio's Testicles should be the size of an Entire Elephant in the movie Inception. Dream within a dream. Sleep within sleep. Happens for 50 Years at one level where he builds an entire world with His Wife... she would have been crushed by those elephant testicles i bet.

[@vicdel5957]

😂

[@ShiroyoOchigano]

This clearly explains why Snorlax is so strong.

[@Thegonzgamer]

Yeah those testicles sure kill anyone

[@nitinjanglwa]

And unproductive.

[@MrFally2009]

ShiroyoOchigano need a master ball or 8 ultra balls 😂 to catch Snorlax

[@botbadger]

I love that this comment is #2

[@pullume]

ShiroyoOchigano ahhh Brilliant lmao, absolutely brilliant!

[@jazzeem]

This is the best TED talk I have ever come across. I have been struggling with sleep deprivation for a long time. The whole speech has been very insightful and I'm going to be more serious when it comes to sleep from now on. Thank you, Matt Walker and TED.

[@alshamsi_1232]

How's it going now? Did you start getting more sleep?

[@jazzeem]

@@alshamsi_1232 I sleep at 10. Wakes up at 5 or 6. Life's been pretty good lately.

[@alshamsi_1232]

@@jazzeem that's a lot healthier than most people I know, keep it up

[@grantbirk]

@@jazzeem going to sleep at 9 hit diff bro u gotta try it.

[@lukefish7562]

@@grantbirkever tried 8? My life got 1 billion percent better. Jk I’m bored. Need sleep. 😆

[@IlsuemOkosch196]

Most humans finally need to learn again to care about themselves, their health and about the others. Instead of grinding for some materialism their whole life, sacrificing those important things. As well as they need to relearn what life means or actually is. Great work, great speech! Especially the part with the stigma of laziness.

[@getplaning]

The first minute was all I needed to hear, good night everybody.

[@anonymous134anonym6]

XD what did he say

[@dream1430]

Anonymous134 Anonym watch the first minute ...

[@sharonolsen6579]

Chronic Insomnia .. I know I need sleep ... I keep forgetting why ... furthermore... ummm... where was I .. oh yeah.. sleep... I need to.

[@orbit9677]

Good job man! I'll be starting to get 7 hours of sleep tomorrow, hopefully I won't fail cause I've been sleeping 4/5h of sleep everyday for 3 years

[@itzyzaza1806]

I almost didn’t make it to your comment. Goodnight all 💤

[@s101077]

When they say grow some balls , what they really mean is "get some sleep brother"

[@alphabee8171]

You're definitely getting somewhere 🌻

[@michaelmcglaughlin9383]

😂

[@hassanaqdas7824]

amazing

[@think7220]

Haha

[@ayeleru7489]

'sleep center ' that'll be a cool way to start referring to my bedroom now

[@minyo80]

that last thing about going to bed only when you’re sleepy is so important!!! i started doing it without realizing and i hadnt noticed how i fall asleep in a few minutes of laying down

[@brayansantos4296]

You can tell this man has clearly a good sleeping habit 'cause he managed to memorize everything without saying filler word. Amazing.

[@jaroddavid5933]

0:14

[@minhtamtran7857]

@@jaroddavid5933 =)))))), good job.

[@blakebethel3757]

@@jaroddavid5933 Good catch XD. I think that uhm was more so to foreshadow bringing up a seemingly irrelevant and inappropriate topic though.

[@philosopher0076]

He's reading off prompts.

[@nicholashlinka7550]

1:22

[@BBSHOCKZ]

Who's watching this at stupid time o'clock when you should be sleeping

[@savannahwaterfall5308]

Romario MEEEEEEEE

[@repairaholic4858]

😬😬😬😬😬

[@extremelymad]

2AM (sigh)

[@TheressaV]

Romario me watching it at 12:46

[@lyrimetacurl0]

9PM but it makes me think I should sleep from 9pm till 5am UTC.

[@dohoudanielfavour]

The best KZbin Video I have watched this year.

[@tomdaoust]

I'd always had the feeling that sleep improved my productivity. Now this speaker has confirmed many additional benefits of adequate sleep. Even Winston Churchill understood the importance of sleep. He took an afternoon nap every day and said he felt like he could get 2 days out of one by doing so, working well into the evening. Churchill was the original power napper.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

I love sleeping. I don't let anyone try to guilt me about sleeping as much as I need to. We eat when we're hungry. We drink when we're thirsty. We must sleep when we're tired. Nothing to be ashamed of.

[@mzaphod64]

Some people are very efficient at making you feel guilty. I was surprised of how proficient someone could get at it.

[@organichuman]

Very true, it is essential to sleep when needed as this is when most damage is done and true sleep deprivation counts. We damage our sleep cycles and circadian rhythm by abusing our biological synchronisation. It definitely causes cognitive impairment and is dangerous as well as unhealthy. Some of the latest studies by sleep scientists show how important it is to sleep when we need to. It is just as important than the number of hours of sleep. When we lack sleep we get more easily stressed and anxious, it also stresses the heart and brain. Everyone is a little different with their sleep or chronotype. Some need more hours sleep than others while a few rare number only need 4 or 5 but this is extremely rare so don't let anyone fool you into thinking this is healthy for most usual people, it isn't. Some will say they only sleep 5 or so hours and hold everyone else to their expectations or standards.

[@duf2]

Thank you

[@marflage]

But there are things like overeating, overdrinking, and oversleeping. Basically, anything can be done to an excessive extent. Just make sure you don't do it. Anything excessive does the same amount damage as anything done short of requirement. Happy sleeping

[@princetamrac1180]

Thank you for that comment :)

[@goosebandicoot7083]

When you simply wanted to listen to a talk about how important sleep is but the guy just starts roasting your balls

[@jocksmachina7759]

Hahahaha! I am dead. I felt attacked too dont worry.

[@funtimes8296]

@@jocksmachina7759 Lmao. Or sorry, lmbo

[@jocksmachina7759]

@@funtimes8296 Hahaha! Lmbo...I am stealing this.

[@dinodemopoulos3336]

hahaha

[@osamabinladen824]

Same

[@charminramo4062]

Upon watching this show, I've noticed why I often forget things after a second which resulted to be forgetful occasionally. My mind is like an empty shell which doesn't work during group discussion, slower to function, can't easily catch up obvious words. I doubted, it's because of night shift work, and I constantly lack of sleep. Thank you for waking me up to reality. Hoping we can have a deep sleep again.

[@chadhall7115]

This should be mandatory to watch! Everyone needs to see this!

[@kaddeesh]

This is the most articulate Ted Talk I've ever heard... no ahhs, uhms and assorted vocal distractions. Just solid information well delivered from start to finish. Excellent job, Professor Matthew Walker!

[@vZenfull]

6:51, i had to

[@NapoleonB]

1:26 partypooper

[@loranki29]

He’s had enough sleep. We should do it..

[@gabriellacroix3027]

0:14 first thing he says is uhm

[@pausole-vilaro945]

I’m sorry he is really articulate but 7:22

[@Aghers]

He sounds so crystal clear when he pronounces words

[@anonymous134anonym6]

Not really, I don't understand anything

[@Trinidad413]

You're right. I'm enjoying his voice and pronunciation more than the topic itself.

[@fecchitheillustrator7063]

IKR?? it was easy to understand

[@LafMachine]

agreed

[@elphi9445]

@@anonymous134anonym6Anonym your English comprehension is not good enough.

[@m.m728]

VERY IMPRESSED BY HIS KNOWLEDGE AND THE WAY HE SPEAKS! SUPER POWERFUL SPEECH! THANK YOU.

[@user-xj9lp4vl4z]

A clear-calm mind is what everybody wants and I'm grateful for having it. I feel utmost silence in my mind such that I can focus on anything effectively. I feel a gentle sensation throughout my body as a result of deep meditation. I have attained control over my mind and I allow only positive thoughts to enter in. My habits have uplifted my mood and I'm happy about this.

[@go2wardlove]

Set aside whatever you may think of the subject matter of this talk and then consider that you've just witnessed one of the most technically perfect examples of public speaking, ever! Every single aspect of this presenter's delivery was flawless. From the proverbial "ice breaker" to the rhythm and cadence of his expertly framed subject points, to his non-verbal communication, his scanning of the entirety of the room and right down to his moments of pause. This presenter's talk should be used as reference material for those who are looking to train people in the fine art of public speaking.

[@jeremybrimmer1990]

Breath control. Public speaking is a common fear. This speaker is so at ease, he may as well be in his living room telling his grandkids a story.

[@Cobramp4]

You can tell he got a good night's sleep.

[@sosilverraider7119]

Brilliant. He definitely deemed this talk very important.

[@nojvaz2392]

I saved this video in my collection. It was definitely a pleasure to watch and listen.

[@gttagttc6752]

had to listen to it with x1,25 speed. But it was a very good presentation.

[@TheTipTopTippy]

Me: Ok brain tonight I’m getting a full 8 hours of sleep Testicles: Yes

[@MaNuLaToRVaDeR]

too bad its freaking nonsense

[@jacobgriffith2146]

I'm listening and trying to do this better..as in the Right way. Ty

[@a.maskil9073]

@@MaNuLaToRVaDeR Have you done any research or published any peer reviewed studies on sleep?

[@l.j.hopper2727]

@@MaNuLaToRVaDeR go on

[@tuukka5965]

Haha yes

[@northmansinterest9870]

Matt you said about the sleep clinic and I been trying too find something like this , I'm 49 and I'm still suffering from nightmares since I was a kid and had the night terrors and sleep walking/ running ect . I can't escape from this without help and I will come and help out with the studys so I can go help others 🙏

[@FaithFacts]

This is such a great TED talk. Helped me out a lot!

[@scaramuchos]

Just woke up Me : *sees title* Goes back to sleep

[@arjunbatra2072]

You sleep? Lucky fucking guy.

[@duf2]

Videos about sleep and especially when this guy keeps saying sleep i feel sleepy

[@shaggermcgagger5767]

sleep.. sleep.. What is sleep?

[@splitterz4717]

*sees title then writes comment then sleeps

[@sophiaonyoutube]

Now I'm worried about doctors who perform surgery for 48 hours straight.

[@hermanhelmich]

norman sandman touché...

[@RosieWilliamOlivia]

Or mothers of newborns, or just mothers 😂? Or police and firefighters? I read something a few years ago about the benefits that sleep deprivation can bring about through our brains needing to totally relearn how to function which is actually a strength. So, although I do agree sleep is wonderful but the reasons we aren't sleeping are more important: lack of physical action, lack of emotionally and physical connection to others, depression, poor diet, lack of time in sunshine or fresh air, etc. Those things keep us awake at night and those things really harm us.

[@RR-xz6bv]

norman sandman yea their testicles must be tiny

[@RR-xz6bv]

RosieWilliamOlivia you get used to sleeping every 2 hours. And my kids love to sleep. I don’t know what your talking about.

[@RR-xz6bv]

RosieWilliamOlivia also wouldn’t trust a sleep deprived cop with his firearm or driving. You should use a little common sense.

[@thomasdecoster8818]

So simple, so much benefit, yet so elusive! Dig deep this is about discipline and regiment.

[@mansi_muskan_]

Anyone in 2024 ?

[@MohammadHosseinSheikhbahaee]

Hello from 2024

[@About_Tech571]

Yes mamm

[@anairu3137]

I was sleeping just got time to watch this in 2024

[@rassclat122]

2029

[@user-nr9jh8jc2z]

2024

[@MaeveMoore]

Ironic... I should be sleeping but I want to hear what kind of damage I am doing to myself by listening to this video

[@JB-wk5dw]

At least know now and can sleep early tomorrow. That's what I'm doing. 😅

[@bigboydownstairs9651]

Bruh same 😂 I do this pretty much all the time.. Way past my bedtime but yet my dumbass is still surfing the net like "so lack of sleep irreversibly destroys you... hmm interesting🤔" smh lool.

[@abhinav3478]

True lol... After i watched a sleep video in 2016... I just forgot how to sleep

[@cutelittlebirdie789]

This is so powerful. A wake up call for me to sleep.

[@rafv8704]

MasterSquish 🤣

[@Dragonborn22991]

Read his book this is only 20 minutes when he has hours of information on sleep

[@elizabethmcewen7998]

@@Dragonborn22991 Does he talk about what to do if you simply CANNOT get enough sleep?

[@jahbugz]

I see what you did there...

[@nachoesclamado5696]

Nice

[@user-bt9im9je1p]

His info is life changing…in quality and quantity. I’ve watched a few other interviews with him on KZbin that were so dense in research and tips.

[@vladislavkovalkov]

Gosh! You are absolutely right! Thanks a lot for your amazing speech.

[@Seda1979]

Sleep is the most neglected part of fitness in Western Civilization.

[@meatwise]

Yes, apart from diet and exercise.

[@curtisholsinger6023]

10,000%. I need to rethink my fitness plan.

[@TheFairKnight]

Only if you dont know who to listen.

[@ElectricChaplain]

@The Flaneur "unseen in many other places of the world". Hmm ask the Chinese about 996.

[@UPAKHOSALA]

@The Flaneur absolutely right, same in India, today 40years old r having Cardiac problems

[@jessevernonwheeler887]

One of the few Ted speakers that doesn't talk about himself for 14 out of 16 minutes. Thank you.

[@andrewtruong1849]

Thank you Matt. Your knowledge has changed and helped improved my health and happines.

[@Zara.Talkies]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE INVALUABLE INFORMATION. SLEEP IS THE BEST MEDICINE

[@kankonaki8162]

My father always sleep at 7pm and wake up at 4am. He is now 82 years old, healthy.

[@raultorresgomez9337]

Lanky Gangster is he alive or dead?

[@itsmeagain3078]

Too much sleep.

[@DavidBissonnetteC]

@@itsmeagain3078 9h of sleep is too much?

[@cfoster6804]

@@itsmeagain3078 Uh no.

[@_AdamFay3]

@@DavidBissonnetteC no

[@thestarrypoet]

"I would like to start with testicles." -Matt Walker, best opening to a TED Talk. Is.. Is it weird that this is one of my most liked comments in a long time?.. Naaah.

[@Amanda-qe5lj]

lmao that's a good opening indeed

[@bobtaylor170]

No wonder my testicles are the size of green peas.

[@thehorsebackheroine5950]

And who did the measuring;-)

[@drCasey555]

Welcome To My World I woulda busted out laughing 😂

[@drCasey555]

Bob Taylor u getting only 5min of sleep then huh? Sad

[@OG_Original38]

Great talk, thank you! I had my questions answered at the end there ❤

[@hongorzulbayrhuu4315]

Thank you so much for sharing the very interesting and necessary information with us

[@ANONAMEMO]

This is one of the most eloquent speech I have ever listen to. Even if I am working while listening, I notice the clarity of every word he said. Such a good speaker.

[@jamesjazzy8040]

What did you learn sleep is Good ? wow...groundbreaking stuff. I would’ve never guessed that sleep was good...

[@ajw5550]

@@jamesjazzy8040 open ur brain, clearly pointing out the importance of sleep rather than just saying it’s ‘good’, making people realise they need to prioritise in order to excel

[@Yuriyalloween]

@@jamesjazzy8040 Moron. He doesn't just tell you sleep is good. He tells you the problems with lack of sleep among humans, and a bit of the side effects and science behind it. That way, he can more effectively convey the importance of sleep, and get people to sleep more, since clearly the deprivation is a major issue in modern society. He explains that it should be resolved for the best performance in people's mental states, particularly memory, as well as the physical states, like in reproduction systems and the slowing of aging or strength of immune systems. It's not that he's telling you it's just good, but that people not having it is bad.

[@bbones3318]

I found him tedious and his over annunciations patronising. Awful.

[@skychieftain]

What was so eloquent in this? Half the words aren't pronounced correctly

[@Section8dc]

Best Ted Talk I've seen, straight forward, informative, and no narcissism, it was refreshing.

[@MR-nl8xr]

I know right.

[@bugeye8749]

*THIS*

[@beingofstrange]

Can he prove his points tho?

[@professoroctavian7493]

I completely agree, he didn't stutter once

[@itsmechaosguy]

​@@beingofstrange its reasearch based

[@tengisdashmunkh3734]

Hands down the best Ted Ed talk I have watched.

[@tatumprins2444]

Thank you for this TED TALK

[@10Caramella]

Studies: teenagers need 10 hours of sleep a night School system: three, take it or leave it

[@jackw801]

matthew walker says 7-9 hours of sleep, aiming for 8

[@10Caramella]

@@jackw801 for adults

[@jameshaynes5374]

One reason we are home schooling this year.

[@mkruz5020]

bruh just sleep earlier

[@godimready2go]

Pewd Tab either school is your whole life or you not getting a full required amount of sleep. You forget people have jobs, sports, etc on top of studying after school.

[@fluffigverbimmelt]

The quality of this presentation is just amazing

[@NashPotatoesOutdoorShow]

Great info...thanks for posting!!!

[@maureen4134]

Great job Matt! Thanks for the intellectual information on sleep! Also, I like your speaking style!!👍

[@sweatybabypowderhands843]

*Sleeps through my whole life* Me on my deathbed: omg look at my balls wow haha

[@dvorak2676]

favorite comment of the day

[@marcusspears7355]

😂😂😂

[@nosashuly]

😁😁😁😁

[@ruvilneidislabanino7515]

Very funny

[@ivotenotocensorship5247]

Lmfaoooo

[@sudhanshukumar880]

i am going to sleep after watching this.

[@leftylizard9085]

Good morning

[@oliverslicey]

Leftylizard morning

[@ashamwajabu8434]

sudhanshu kumar Lmao lies we tell our selves

[@mari0532]

"Sleep well"

[@h0ph1p13]

person 1: I am going to sleep after watching this one day later person 2: did you go to sleep after watching the video on sleep person 1: what video? person 2: ...

[@JoeReynolds153]

This is brilliant. Big ups to humanity.

[@chinthageeganage]

Thank you very much. This reached me at the best time ❤🌹

[@twistedscorpio6869]

"Sleep is your superpower" the greatest quote I have ever heard.

[@dancewithdhokla1686]

Then that is the only quote you have heard

[@ivanilsonjesus3765]

Yse , is very good slep bat I'm fhank want I'm lost but I'd is very good because is lost time life .but dotor speak what people have to want slep 8 time for hous what time do you slepe for nate good slep luck for you Now.

[@pnard4130]

I also read his book “Why We Sleep” and tried sleeping for 8 hours every day for some time and during my learning process, I was surprised to see that I was doing way better than my “6 hours of sleep days”. Also sleeping less than 8 hours makes depression level increase.

[@manzero134gd]

After reading the book, you realize you had a superpower lying around and you didn't even notice.

[@strength4147]

When do you usually go to sleep and when do you wake up if i may ask? I'm trying so desperately to sleep at 9:00pm and wake up at 5:00am but my body is fighting this schedule so fiercely.

[@sohamkbhatt]

I have got this book recently. Need to find time and read it.

[@pnard4130]

as far as I remember from the book, sleeping at 12 pm (midnight) improves memory and sleeping at 7 am improves creativity, so in order to have the full benefit of sleeping, you should be sleeping between those hours.

[@zedantXiang]

@@strength4147 If you can do it for 2 weeks-24 days, it should make it very easy after that.

[@sunshine_grass]

Very thought-provoking and helpful lecture, thank you very much!

[@kp_kovilakam]

Indeed informative! Thank you Sir!

[@cardinal8200]

First I hear how processed meat is killing me, then I hear about loneliness killing me, and now my sleep habits are killing me? How tf am I not dead yet

[@petrospantelakis4464]

I reckon youve been watching kurtzgesagt?

[@cardinal8200]

Pete Porfyrios Pantelakis right on the money

[@Dokja0]

@@cardinal8200 awsm channel.

[@anu-kriti6146]

It does it gradually stupid u can't die in just one shot of cigarette

[@elliohickman57]

@@anu-kriti6146 r/oof

[@shonj3216]

"Testicles get smaller" **Puts phone down and goes to sleep**

[@stoppls1709]

*_B I G B A L L S B R U H_*

[@tempetenoir1202]

😂

[@winstonmaraj8029]

Mannnn.I need to fucking follow this advice.

[@supernintendo7579]

Why do i need big balls? My D is huge. 😎 👍

[@gengshutian]

A brilliant speech thanks !

[@BibinBCherian]

Thanks Dr. Walker. Enlightening.

[@Chemson1989]

Matt Walker : "Shorter sleep means shorter life." Me : "Sleep 23 hrs a day and prepare to live 200 years."

[@michalvalta5231]

Your parents might not like that idea... :D

[@Dzekken31]

Good luck mate i believe in you

[@orhankaramov9880]

Man you know what sucks? It’s unhealthy to sleep a lot 😂

[@Dzekken31]

@Hybrid Theory just don't oversleep the life :)

[@Dzekken31]

@Hybrid Theory oh.. maybe coffee?

[@carlonanderson6021]

Takes down 6 sheets of notes in 30 mins 9 hrs to save progress Wake up to find out save file is corrupted.

[@hypermangi8265]

Has. *

[@Feber2001]

Yup. Corrupted by irregular, messed up, sleep patterns..

[@mjennifer142]

Y'all are deep.

[@flourishwithMJ]

Thank you so much. Sobering talk.❤ It's time to sleep soundly.

[@zahidshinwari]

Very impressive speech on sleep issues.thanks dr matt.

[@mohammadhuzaifa7]

A Moment Of Silence For All The Sleep Deprived Subjects.

[@Piratadoidao]

90% of humanity. Hahaha

[@danielvonliechtenstein8742]

I would add to it: A Moment of Silence for All the Sleep Deprived Subjects with Small Testicles.😅

[@isidoreaerys8745]

The time of global Marxist awakening is nigh

[@Monstervolging]

When is Ted himself gonna come out?

[@Floresti22]

i actually laughed out loud

[@platinumgirl7]

😂

[@lavish_1717]

🤣🤣🤣

[@phanoonki]

Stormcloak Shreds hahahahaha best comment award goes to 😂

[@amz_mansaray]

Why did I find this so funny looool

[@phillipchavez1321]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="945">15:45</a>-<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1017">16:57</a> *bulk of presentation* <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1050">17:30</a>-<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1151">19:11</a> *important ending notes*

[@baston3205]

It’s amazing how well some people public speak. Not a hint of nervousness or uncertainty in what he’s saying.

[@angermanager2116]

Coz he sleeps well.

[@schiiiei]

beta blockers

[@franc1159]

Achoo

[@StazBlaze]

OhnoItsFranc the struggle is real humanity knows but dont do nothing

[@THE16THPHANTOM]

as long as you get your 7-8 hours at regular intervals. its all good.

[@silkebacher8366]

😂👍but you are aware so you can change 🏆🎈

[@user-vr4ih6jg3n]

Well people smoke!

[@technician-tony]

@Onceuponamid Numinos interesting.

[@dulcineaslovepodcast]

His voice is so calming that puts me to sleep every time I hear this TED Talk

[@albuquerquenanda2003]

Watching this while being sleep deprived 😢 I’ll get better

[@Silver01Son]

I hope you do!

[@mr.pacific8845]

"You would never sit at dinner table waiting to be hungry, so why would you lie on bed waiting to get sleepy?" - Matt Walker

[@ismirdochegal4804]

Okay, but now let's aks in a different direction: What if you stay up until you feel sleepy then go the bed and stay in bed until you feel to wake up? If I let it happen, than I stay up till 02:00 and sleep in till 13:00. I don't think that is better. So?

[@048593246]

@@ismirdochegal4804 Read his book

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

good one

[@Sirrajj]

If you're sleeping at 11-12 pm, then try sleeping at 10pm atleast for week, after that time you'll automatically feel sleepy around 10 pm! Your body & mind functions as you want, but first you need to make some good habits.

[@Rackaboni]

Because it’s 3 am

[@peacesalam2508]

Psychology major here. I say this so more can perhaps become attentive to what i'm about to say, and decide to read this entire post, and not for any other purpose than this. Some more tips on how to get a better quality of sleep, I will also include some of the remarks made by Matt Walker. (1) Exercise regularly, 4-5 times/week for about 30 minutes. It doesn't have to be very intense, a brisk walk will do you wonders. (2) Maintain a healthy diet, by this I mean, exclude any processed foods, such as white rice, white pasta, maximize your intake of antioxidants, i.e. fruits and vegetables mostly. Instead of eating white rice, or white pasta, try to buy them in their "fuller" versions, i.e. brown pasta and rice. They will give you more fiber, vitamins and minerals. Nowadays we fill our bellies with foods high in calories, but incredibly low in vitamins, minerals and fiber. Cut down on saturated fats, i.e. fats found primarily in processed meats, like chicken and meat, but also in ice cream, candy, cookies, doughnuts and muffins. Chicken and meat is a good nutritional source in itself, but you should be wary of how the meat has been treated in the factories before consumption. (3) Try to eliminate any drug, alcohol or tobacco usage , not only will this make you sleep, and sleep better, but you will have a better quality of sleep, and it will do wonders to your health in general. (4) Try to eliminate any added sugar from your diet. Here are some of the effects of sugar consumption; information taken from a book by Susanna Ehdin, PhD in immunology. Sugar can cause; (i) Too low or high blood sugar levels. (ii) Sugar affects the structure of our proteins, hence (amongst other things), our ability to transport nutrients through our body becomes impaired. (iii) Sugar raises the level of bloodfats and cholesterol in your blood. (iv) Sugar can cause hyperactivity, inability to concentrate, excessive worrying, and irritable mood in children. (v) Sugar can cause depression. (vi) Sugar can cause fungal infections. (vii) Sugar can contribute to brittle-bone disease. (viii) Sugar can cause fatty plaques in your arteries, as well as cardiovascular diseases. (ix) Sugar can cause migraines and headaches. (x) Humans who consume excessive amounts of sugar has a three times higher risk of developing Parkinsons disease. (xi) The mothers sugar consumption during pregnancy can have effects on the development of her baby. (xii) Sugar has a correlation with the development of degenerative diseases, (diabetes, dementia, and kidney failure). (xiii) Sugar impairs your immune system. (5) Make sure you have good sleep hygiene, i.e. your bed should only be for sleeping, not anything else, so you can, as Walker pointed out here, make your brain have a more robust association with your bed and sleep. Maintain a night routine, this has been found to make your brain become "prepared" for sleep, i.e. dim the lights an hour before bed, avoid any bright lights, rigorous physical activity, and make sure you cool the temperature in your room. This will have a positive effect on your predisposition to sleep because your brain will start secreting hormones that are conducive to sleep. Disruption, i.e. having bright lights, a warm room, and staring aimlessly at a bright computer or phone screen, will impair your brains secretion of sleep hormones, and it will stimulate the secretion of cortisol, a hormone that makes you more alert. This is not conducive to sleep. (6) Make sure you drink 1-1.5 liter of water/day, your sleep quality will improve. (7) As Walker mentioned, maintain a sleep schedule, where you wake up, and sleep roughly during the same hours, everyday. (8) Make sure to PRIORITIZE your sleep, so if you have any work, don't postpone it until later, try to do everything before the hour of sleep is forthcoming. (9) Try to tidy up your room and make your bed, make sure you get FRESH air while sleeping, at least try to, so your body can get rid of its toxins more effectively, contrary to popular belief, we get rid of almost all of our toxins from breathing, so make sure to provide your body with fresh air, rich in oxygen for this process to work better. I know, that some of us do not have this luxury, and it pains me that it has to be like this. But hopefully, if you can open a window, or something else to let authentic air flow into your room, you should do this. And lastly, remember, as Walker remarked. Sleep is crucial for EVERY aspect of your life. No part of your body can escape the debilitating effects of sleep deprivation, trust me on this one. I really hope this helps you if you have reached the end of my post. Thank you for having read it, and if you can, please, spread the word so you can also contribute to a better quality of life amongst your loved ones. Thank you.

[@elsagrace3893]

Franz Liszt you just copy pasted every point from every generic website that has been copy pasted from every other generic website that most of us have read 100 times. Thank you.

[@suffist]

@@elsagrace3893 Well, it worked, because I just read the whole comment, and I learned a couple of things, but I'm new to this channel.

[@kopibin9532]

Thanks vm!

[@ophirseeitthru7295]

elsa Grace

[@clb4947]

@@ThomasWong54 yup

[@christopher1791]

Sleep is our greatest life support system, well said

[@mumtazmullahkhail3357]

Great points thank you, appreciate it

[@policedog3022]

I've been saying it for a long time: we need less job and education, we need more time to sleep

[@keithpillay2972]

Me too,,,,always felt same

[@anthonyngigi1856]

Ask the lion it sleeps for more than 12 hrs

[@mikebond6060]

Less job yeah! Less education it depends but everyone must be abke to sleep a good 8h

[@shyudasmith2382]

YESSSSSSSSSS

[@sandrapatriciaoriguarios4589]

Really hard to find the balance, though.

[@Isayhello123456]

*Summary: Get a deep sleep for 8hrs every day* Men who slept only 4-5 hrs had significantly smaller testicles and their testosterone levels were 10 years their age Sleep is the save button for learning and is also needed before learning In a study difference in learning between a group having slept for 8hrs and a group having pulled an all-nighter is 40% Hippocampus(informational inbox in brain) activity was much more in sleep rich and none in sleep-deprived Brain spindles in deep sleep makes file-transfer s which helps in retaining information. Sleep and cardiovascular activity are related- more heart attacks when daylight savings are on due to lesser sleep. Sleep and immune system- a huge 70% drop in immune killer cells when one gets a 4-hr sleep. The shorter your sleep shorter your life . There is a damaging impact of alcohol and caffeine on sleep Tips for better sleep: 1) Regularity in sleep - Sleep and wake up at the same time every day 2) Keep it cool- Keep the room cool for better sleep- optimal temperature is18degC If you toss and turn in bed- then go to a different room and do a different activity and come back when you feel sleepy- this will make associations in the brain between being sleepy and the bedroom

[@j.s.8196]

Thank you

[@Victor_Fontenele]

Nice Job!

[@senangcoding4747]

Thanks. You Save my time

[@CosmicCitiZenOfficial]

I wish youtube had comment bookmarking option

[@KadeWilliamson]

Thanks!

[@wood6454]

Thank you for this information. Had problems with my sleep, fixed it with fasting.

[@nerd26373]

I've always been insomniac since the very beginning. But lately I feel inspired to actually fix my sleep schedule. Kinda makes a huge difference in the end.

[@Portertubby1]

Is it just me... or does Matthew Walker looks like a young version of Chuck Norris?

[@dragatus]

Matt is Chuck Norris after a 10 hour sleep.

[@autohmae]

@@dragatus This is why he knows what superpower it is.

[@ashvazdanghe]

Hi his hair is like as Trump ,,,🤣

[@james6401]

Boris Becker?

[@MarkSrg]

Or like the white version of Tyler The Creator haha

[@perfectstranger1152]

This man looks like he could be 20 and 40 at the same time.

[@jackslacking8430]

Another Guy because of the sleep

[@MrWednesday100]

Bet he got big baller balls tho

[@milton5417]

Maybe it’s the hair? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@sarahlemay3388]

He is 46

[@adamzeno6014]

So... he’s 30?

[@brandchannelbackup9259]

Very well I say unto you, this is the truest thing I learnt on the internet today

[@harishpolyglot]

You are already watching at late night... You got motivated and searching for the next video...

[@arc2444]

You could tell this guy has invaluable sleep quality every night No dark circles

[@osamabinladen824]

Dark circles?

[@conciliatoryexpressions3650]

@@osamabinladen824 around his eyes. You know, like how you get eye bags and whatnot?

[@chantelrhine8965]

Make up

[@johannagel4520]

Dark circles are mostly genetic

[@johannagel4520]

@Kyle Byrne Genetics

[@finn7345]

Sleeping is so easy, I can do it with my eyes closed!

[@judynewman8937]

I like what ya did there. Lol

[@veronicag4593]

I love you 😂

[@aerofiles5044]

lol. These are the kind of comments we need. Not stupid "2 views, 15 comments, 26 likes. KZbin you are drunk"

[@jack-rx4bf]

Same

[@shakkirec6437]

😇😇

[@hyrog7795]

Couldn't sleep and started watching this video. After hearing all of the risks of not sleeping now I won't sleep at all. Thanks.

[@candy_6169]

Cut d rugs from your life. it will help

[@hyrog7795]

@@candy_6169 I don't even take coffee mate

[@neversayneveragain8797]

Me too 😅

[@dwalker6868]

Thank you for the information

[@PiCheZvara]

I think the importance of sleep is very overlooked. I totally believe that sleep functions as a kind of self reparation self healing cycle for the human body. In the sense that any health issue you have will be helped greatly if you just allow your body to completely slow down and go to sleep. Good deep sleep clears the mind, recharges the body, it is simply good for health.

[@Tenchi707]

Oh what a new revelation, how did you discover such an incredible piece of information 😲

[@MrCmon113]

Why do you think that? Who overlooks that?

[@arsenalmike1835]

People are rude here. He saying it because many ppl take it lightly how important it is

[@truthseek3017]

Sleep is deaths cousin.

[@elontusk901]

@@Tenchi707 ugly comment