According to a Direct Line Group study from 2022, over 70% of UK adults don’t get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Nighttime micro-awakenings are a common contributing problem.
For many of us, they happen four to six times per night without us even noticing. And they usually just mark the end of a sleep cycle. But they’re more common in some pe ... Show More
Today
Why do men often wake up with an erection?
A lot of people think that morning erections are triggered by erotic dreams, or a need to pee, but in fact they're a physiological reflex linked to sleep. That’s right - they’re not dependent on sexual arousal at all.
And in a somewhat similar way, women actually also experienc ... Show More
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Today
What 5 foods can improve brain performance?
Eating a healthy diet that includes a lot of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and fish can help you keep your brain in tip-top shape. There are plenty of brain boosting foods but here are five that you might want to start including.
First of all, oily fish. When people talk about b ... Show More
4m 41s
Aug 2024
Neuroscientist shares ADHD specific sleep tips. "Avoid these 3 items before bed!" - Nicole Vignola
This week, Alex chats with Neuroscientist, Nicole Vignola. Have you ever lied down in bed, and suddenly got a racing mind? This episode will give you the solutions and the techniques to sleep peacefully without anxious thoughts consuming your mind.
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49m 32s
Apr 2025
The Extra Scoop: Sleep 101
Sleep is something we all do every night, yet many of us struggle to get enough of it. With so much conflicting advice, it can be hard to know what really matters. To help us separate fact from fiction, we’re joined by Dr. Lindsay Browning, a chartered psychologist, neuroscientis ... Show More
32m 46s
Feb 2025
What Your Sleep Is Trying To Tell You: How To Fix Your Sleep Problems, Reset Your Brain & The Difference Between Fatigue and Tiredness with Guy Leschziner #528
Did you know that up to 40% of adults in Western countries struggle to get enough sleep?
While some societies have historically never even had a word for insomnia, our modern world has created an epidemic of sleep problems, which affect not only our creativity, empathy, appetite ... Show More
1h 46m
Sep 2024
The Sleep Doctor: What Bad Sleep Is Doing To Your Health with Dr. Guy Leschziner
In this enlightening episode, I sit down with Dr. Guy Leschziner, one of the world’s leading experts on sleep and neuroscience. We dive deep into the pivotal role sleep plays in every facet of our lives, from brain function to overall health. If you think you're getting enough sl ... Show More
38m 54s
Sep 2024
Do You Want To Sleep Better? Ayurvedic Hacks To Reset Your Sleep Cycle
We all know how it feels to toss and turn, staring at the ceiling, wondering why sleep feels like an impossible dream. On this episode of A Really Good Cry, we're diving deep into the world of sleep—what makes it so essential and why it can be so hard to get. I’ll be sharing some ... Show More
34m 43s