Five million people in Germany suffer from sleep disorders.
In addition to the right temperature, exercise can also help.
We present five book recommendations.
We all know lullabies that our parents or grandparents sang to us.
But over the years, falling asleep or staying asleep is no longer really possible.
There are different reasons for this.
If we startle too often and then look at the clock, we subliminally get into a stressful situation.
Going back to sleep may then no longer work properly.
There are a few tips that can help you get back to a healthy sleep.
Here are five interesting books on the subject.
Matthew Walker "The Big Book of Sleep"
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Five million people sleep badly in Germany.
These book tips can help (icon image).
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Why sleep is so important: Prof. Dr.
Matthew Walker, Director of the UC Berkeley Sleep Laboratory, shares his groundbreaking research and illustrates the tremendous impact of getting a good night's sleep.
Because sleep is one of the most important and at the same time underestimated aspects of a healthy, long and happy life.
The right sleep makes us smarter, more attractive, slimmer, prevents cancer and dementia, strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of heart attacks and diabetes.
blurb / Goldman
The longed-for night's rest.
That moment when we calm down and our brain processes the events of the day, makes new connections and just relax.
What sounds so simple is often not possible in practice.
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With "The Big Book of Sleep", Matthew Walker has presented an international bestseller that explains in detail what constitutes healthy sleep and how we can achieve it.
Prof. Dr. Matthew Walker "The Big Book of Sleep"
2018 Goldman, ISBN-13 978-3-442-17791-2
Price: paperback 13 €, 480 pages
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Ingo Fietze "Germany sleeps badly"
Around 80 percent of all German employees suffer from sleep disorders.
The consequences for our health are alarming: lack of sleep makes us susceptible to illness, depression, obesity and lack of concentration.
blurb / Rowohlt
Sleep disorders are one of the major widespread diseases.
The book provides help on what those affected can do to fall asleep, sleep through the night and stay asleep again.
Ingo Fietze "Germany sleeps badly"
2019 Rowohlt, ISBN-13 978-3-644-00662-1
Price: e-book €9.99, 240 pages (differing from the publisher)
Katharina Kunzmann "Off to bed"
Those who like to sleep are better in bed.
Actually quite simple.
And yet there are people who rush to the gym before their first appointment or work late because of an important deadline in order to use every second of the day effectively.
Blurb / Daylonia
We recharge our batteries while we sleep, our brain is networked, so we become smarter and healthier while we sleep.
As a sleep blogger, Katharina Kunzmann has been on the internet on this topic for some time and has published a great book on the subject of sleep with "Ab ins Bett".
It's a great journey into the topic: What helps against problems falling asleep?
What do blind people dream of?
Katharina Kunzmann "Off to bed"
2022 Daylonia Books, ISBN-13 978-3-948942-30-4
Price: €13.80, 285 pages
Hans-Günter Weeß "Sleep works wonders"
Leading sleep expert Dr.
Hans-Günter Weeß reveals the secret of sleep and reveals tips and tricks on how we can dive deeply into the realm of dreams.
Because sleep is more than just a short break in between.
It is a pick-me-up, source of strength, memory booster and protection against depression all in one - not to mention that it makes us look fresh and healthy.
Blurb / Droemer
What happens in the body and brain during sleep is not an easy topic to understand.
Hans-Günter Weeß manages to pack the facts in simple language, so that we as readers do not need to have completed a medical degree.
Hans-Günter Weeß "Sleep works wonders"
2018 Droemer, ISBN-13 978-3-426-27755-3
Price: Paperback €16.99, e-book €9.99, 336 pages (varies in format)
Claudia Croos-Müller "Sleep Well - The Little Survival Book"
Do you also belong to these unfortunate ones: You fall into bed tired - and just can't get to sleep.
Or you fall asleep and wake up again after a short time.
Or you are tormented by nightmares and grinding your teeth - and feel exhausted the next morning.
blurb / Kösel
With physical exercises and suitable illustrations, falling asleep can be promoted and the path to a better overall condition can be successful.
Claudia Croos-Müller "Sleep Well - The Little Survival Book"
2014 Kösel, ISBN-13 978-3-466-31023-4
Price: Paperback 10 €, 48 pages
Healthy sleep is also essential for mental health.
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