Here at Do You Really Know, we’ve talked over and over again about the importance of getting good quality sleep. So of course, you don’t want your evening meal to disrupt it, and that’s a cause of uncertainty for many people.
Bear in mind that to drift off to sleep, your body temperature needs to gradually drop. Given that digestion tends to raise our body t ... Show More
Aug 2
Why do people consider the number seven lucky?
Back in 2015, 10,000 participants at Newcastle University’s Numbers Festival were asked what their favourite number was. Perhaps unsurprisingly, 12.6% of them answered the number seven, making it the most popular number of them all. Some said they didn't know why they chose seven ... Show More
5m 1s
Feb 2022
Bite-Sized: How Your Diet Affects Sleep
We’re joined by Guy Meadows, physiologist and leading sleep expert, to discuss why what we eat and drink has a profound impact on the quality of our sleep, and which aspects of our diet to focus on to support better sleep.
Here’s a short recap:
The connection between diet and ... Show More
15m 51s
Sep 2025
Q&A: Is it bad if I eat dinner at 9 PM?
Late dinner guilt? Let’s talk about it. In this episode, Jess unpacks the science behind eating late and why timing isn’t everything. You’ll learn when late dinners might be totally fine, and when they could affect your sleep, digestion, or blood sugar. With real-life client exam ... Show More
6m 9s