Life Time

The New Science of the Body Clock, and How It Can Revolutionize Your Sleep and Health

Life Time
Russell Foster
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Paperback
h198 x 129mm - 480pg
5 Jan 2023 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9780241529317
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A guide to using the science of the body clock to create the optimum personal routine, and sleep better, work better and feel better. In Life Time, Professor Russell Foster, a world-leading expert on circadian neuroscience, takes us on a fascinating journey through our days and nights. Using surprising examples and cutting-edge science, he busts long-standing myths about the best daily routine- from how to use light for a better night' s sleep to using meal times to supercharge your metabolism, from the optimal time to have sex for conception to the extraordinary effects the time we take medication can have on our risk of life-threatening conditions such as strokes. In the 21st Century, we have thrown away an essential part of our biology. But using science, we can get back into the rhythm, and live healthier, sharper lives.
' A superlative guide to some of the most intriguing questions of human existence' -- Bill Bryson, author of The Body: A Guide for Occupants ' Who knew that everything, I mean everything to do with our health is influenced by our circadian rhythms and sleep: physical and mental health, immune functioning, disease, fertility, relationships, energy, emotions, mood, work life, family life and happiness. This book tells you what to do to keep within your natural rhythm and how to do it. A perfect blend of humour, science and pure genius - what more could you want? Consider it an emergency to read' -- Ruby Wax ' Who knew our body clocks determined so much of our health, happiness, and lifespan? Renowned neuroscientist Russell Foster has spent four decades shining a light into the dimly understood and fascinating field of human biological rhythms. This book crisply summarizes what he' s discovered. I learned so much' -- James Nestor, author of Breath ' This book has the answers to everything you' ve ever wondered about your natural rhythms, from sleep to eating to exercise. Excellent, engaging and evidence-based, it' s a brilliant guide to an aspect of our health we don' t think about enough' -- Claudia Hammond, author of The Art of Rest ' Strongly recommended. You will sleep more deeply, be awake more fully, and live much more harmoniously with Russell Foster' s help' -- Anthony Seldon, author of The Impossible Office? : The History of the British Prime Minister ' Almost all of us would benefit from this revelatory guide by a world-leading expert on circadian neuroscience' (Editor' s Choice) * The Bookseller * ' Russell Foster' s writing on circadian rhythms and sleep opens a new scientific frontier. Understanding the effect of sleep on our brains is the key to improved performance and happiness. Sleep is to the brain what diet is to the body' -- Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt, Minister for Trade Policy, UK ' Whatever I do in my day, or wherever I have travelled to or from, Russell Foster' s guiding words and advice on healthy sleep, regular rhythms and the importance of daylight resound in my head. This is a must read for anyone wishing a more balanced existence' -- Dora Loewenstein, President of BrainWaves, and a Vice-President of Save the Children
Russell Foster is Professor of Circadian Neuroscience, Director of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute (SCNi) and Head of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology at the University of Oxford. He frequently contributes to newspapers, television and radio, including an appearance on Desert Island Discs, and has co-written four popular science books - this is his first as sole author.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780241529317
Published: 5 Jan 2023
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Life
Publisher: Penguin Books
Format: Paperback
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Spine: 28mm
Weight: 330g
Pages: 480

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