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Aric A. Prather, PhD, is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of California, San Francisco.
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The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlock Your Best Rest
In this concise guide, sleep scientist Aric Prather offers a practical seven-day program to improve sleep quality and restore energy. Drawing on decades of research, he explains how to reset the body’s natural rhythms, manage stress, and build habits that promote restorative rest. The book provides actionable steps for overcoming insomnia and achieving better health through sleep.
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Day 1 – Understanding Sleep
We begin by stripping away misconceptions. Many people think sleep is passive — a blank stretch where the body shuts down. In reality, it’s an active, dynamic process, involving multiple stages that cycle throughout the night. Your brain doesn’t simply rest; it rebuilds. During deep sleep, repair an...
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Day 2 – Setting a Consistent Wake Time
If I could give one piece of universal sleep advice, it’s this: anchor your mornings. A fixed wake-up time is the single most powerful cue for the body’s circadian rhythm. When you wake at the same time daily, your internal clock syncs — hormones regulate, and sleep pressure begins to accumulate pre...
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About Aric A. Prather
Aric A. Prather, PhD, is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of California, San Francisco. His research focuses on how sleep and stress affect physical health. He is a leading expert in sleep science and has contributed to numerous studies on sleep and immune function...
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Aric A. Prather, PhD, is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of California, San Francisco. His research focuses on how sleep and stress affect physical health. He is a leading expert in sleep science and has contributed to numerous studies on sleep and immune function...
Aric A. Prather, PhD, is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of California, San Francisco. His research focuses on how sleep and stress affect physical health. He is a leading expert in sleep science and has contributed to numerous studies on sleep and immune function.
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