Feb 2022

14m 17s

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

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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