Do you have trouble falling asleep – or staying asleep? Alcohol, sleeping pills or drugs like marijuana will help you in the short term, but they're only a quick fix, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. However, there is one proven way to treat your insomnia and help you get the rest you need.

Sleeping — we spend a third of our lives on it, but what exactly do we get out of it? And how can we do better? In this TED series, sleep scientist Matt Walker reveals the facts and secrets behind our nightly sleep. Watch more episodes on TED.com: https://go.ted.com/sleepingwithscience

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