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

Can you rebuild your gut after a course of antibiotics? This week, we look at what really helps the microbiome recover, from fibre and fermented foods to what you might want to eat in those first few weeks. We also tackle the fear around microplastics and chemicals in tinned food ...  Show more

Could loneliness really affect how many healthy years we live? Could letting our minds wander actually be good for our brains? And can tiny bursts of movement throughout the day make a meaningful difference to our heart health? This week, we unpack fascinating new research linkin ...  Show more

Dr Chatterjee talks to sleep expert, trained physiologist, author and co-founder of The Sleep School, Dr Guy Meadows about why our sleep habits have become increasingly important and how we can make some simple changes to improve our sleep quality. Show notes available here https ...  Show more

Lack of sleep is now reported as a major risk to our health. Sufficient sleep is important for mood, better memory, less anxiety, and even fewer aches and pains! Listen in as we review sleep expert and neuroscientist Dr. Matthew Walker’s book, “Why We Sleep,” to understand the ...

536. Sleep isn't a luxury; it's a foundational deposit in your "mental health bank." In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson looks at why consistent sleep is essential for mood, memory, immunity, and heart health. She looks at the minimum recommended sleep amount and discusses the po ...  Show more