The second instalment of a wide-ranging conversation with associate professor of neuroscience, Christian Benedict on the fascinating, complex and still as yet fully unravelled associations between sleep, obesity, diet and … Read more
Does a lack of sleep lead to a higher risk of obesity? Or does being overweight lead to more likelihood of sleep problems? Around the world, scientists have been trying … Read more
Sleep and hunger are among our most basic needs – and changes in one area most certainly causes changes in the other. In the past, we have discussed what happens … Read more
According to the W.H.O., worldwide obesity has nearly doubled since 1980. The trend looks set to continue. Our increasingly sedentary lifestyles, and an abundance of cheap, calorie-dense processed food have now contributed … Read more
There’s a common adage which warns parents that ‘a lack of sleep will stunt a child’s growth’. Unlike many sayings, this one has some truth behind it. Nighttime is when … Read more
A practical guide to optimising your sleep and circadian biology with light exposure in the day and blocking blue light at night. We talk to Thaddeus Owen, the Primal Hacker … Read more
Do you know if your team members get a good 8 hours’ sleep every night and wake up refreshed and ready for the day? If the answer is no, or … Read more
Knowing whether or not you’re a morning or night person could have broader implications beyond determining what time of day you operate most efficiently. In fact, an internal clock that … Read more
Introduction When Thomas Edison’s incandescent light bulb was granted a patent in 1880, little did the world realise that such a small invention had the potential to forever disrupt the … Read more
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition which interrupts your natural sleep cycles due to an obstruction in your airway. While many people see snoring as the worst side-effect of … Read more
