How to deal with your insomnia and finally get to sleep, Sleeping with Science

Having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep Alcohol, sleeping pills or drugs like marijuana help you in the shortterm, but theyre only a quick fix, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. There is, however, one proven way to treat your insomnia and help you get the zzzs you need. Sleep we spend onethird of our lives doing it, but what exactly do we get out of it And how can we do it better In this TED series, sleep scientist Matt Walker uncovers the facts and secrets behind our nightly slumber. Check out more episodes on Visit to get our entire library of TED Talks, transcripts, translations, personalized talk recommendations and more. The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. Y