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Feb 2022
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Bite-Sized: Why Sleep Is So Important to...

The Wellness Scoop
About this episode

We’re joined by Guy Meadows, physiologist, and leading sleep expert, to discuss why sleep is such an integral element of our health.


Here’s a quick recap:

  • Why sleep is so key for supporting and improving our mental health
  • How long we should be sleeping for
  • How sleep supports our immunity, and the health of our heart and brain
  • Sleep cycles
  • The 2 drivers of sleep
  • The importance of regularity
  • How sleep is the bedrock for all aspects of our health


Guy Meadows:

‘The Sleep Book: How to Sleep Well Every Night’

https://www.sleepschool.org


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