As more people than ever report struggling with their sleep, Michael Mosley uses the latest science to explore how this impacts our health and what can be done to improve our sleep.
A third of the population regularly struggle with our sleep, which rose to one in two during the pandemic - the highest it鈥檚 ever been. However, as more and more people seek help, an explosion in sleep science is enabling the study of sleep in ways not possible before. What鈥檚 more, recent breakthroughs are uncovering what鈥檚 happening in our brains and bodies while we鈥檙e asleep, getting us closer than ever to understanding the importance of sleep for our health.
Michael Mosley has struggled with his sleep for years and wants to know if the latest insights can help him and the millions like him. He discovers why cutting our sleep short can be linked to a host of illnesses, including serious diseases like Alzheimer鈥檚. Putting his own sleeping brain and body to the test, Michael signs up for two revealing experiments: wearing a new device that maps his sleep and allows scientists to see how it measures up to an ideal night, and taking part in a sleep deprivation experiment, where he is confronted by the fact that just one sleepless night impacts his cognitive performance.
Revealing the very latest science breakthroughs and packed with personal anecdotes, this programme is a useful guide to anyone looking for tips and insights on how to get the benefits from learning how to sleep well.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Michael Mosley |
Executive Producer | Natalie Humphreys |
Director | Danielle Carpanen |
Production Company | Storyboard Studios |
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