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Gets to the heart of why sleep can elude us - and what we can do about it. Cut through the sleep-industry clamour and allow yourself to sleep naturally. Heather Darwall-Smith's message in this book is simple: don't panic! Sleep is the hottest of hot topics. Experts queue up to warn us that lack...

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER TLS, OBSERVER, SUNDAY TIMES, FT, GUARDIAN, DAILY MAIL AND EVENING STANDARD BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2017 Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our life, health and longevity and yet it is increasingly neglected in twenty-first-century society, with devastating...

Sleep is the subject of intense scientific debate among biologists and neuroscientists. Why must we spend about one-third of our lives asleep? What exactly is sleep? Why does a lack of sleep impair our cognitive abilities and leave us vulnerable to a host of medical issues ranging from obesity to reduced resistance to infectious disease?

Welcome to Sleep Science — your sanctuary for mental healing and deep rest.​We blend the soothing science of the mind, consciousness, and psychology to help you release the weight of the day. Through gentle storytelling, we quiet your racing thoughts and guide you into a state of profound calm.​Learn softly, heal deeply, and drift into tranquil sleep.​🌙 New journeys for the mind released daily.

You probably didn't click on this page by accident. You may well be feeling irritable, stuck in a continuous loop of exhaustion. Your child's bouts of crying have you at your wit's end. You feel that you have somehow failed as a parent. And you finally want to have some sense of normality in your life again. Don't worry. As early as tomorrow, your child will be drifting off and sleeping through the night. We have created Baby Sleep Solution, a series of audios that have been designed especially to help calm your little ones down and put them to sleep.

Sleep Science Top1 is a peaceful space on YouTube where sleep science is shared at a slow, gentle pace, helping the mind gradually unwind after a long day. The channel focuses on scientific insights about sleep, the brain, circadian rhythms, nature, and the universe—presented in a simple, easy-to-understand way, especially suitable for listening in the evening. At Sleep Science Top1, each video feels like a soft, whispered story—unhurried and calm—guiding listeners into relaxation, stress relief, and a sense of mental safety. Topics that may seem complex, such as brain activity during ...

We’ve got bedtime down to a (Sleep Tight) Science! Sleep Tight Science is an engaging bedtime show that makes science accessible and enjoyable for the whole family. Snuggle in and drift off to sleep while learning about science topics submitted by listeners! Designed for curious young minds (but simple enough for grown-ups to understand), Sleep Tight Science uses big words to answer big questions that kids wonder about, like why do we feel icky sometimes and how do our legs help us move? Learn something new about the natural world while drifting off to dreamland. Have an interesting science ...

The relationship between sleep and storytelling is an ancient one. For centuries sleep has provided writers with a magical ingredient, a passage of time during which great changes miraculously occur, an Orpheus-like voyage through the subconscious daubed with the fantastic. But over the last 10 years, our scientific understanding of sleep has been revolutionised. No longer is sleep viewed as a time of simple rest and recuperation. Instead it is proving to be an intensely dynamic period of brain activity.

Gets to the heart of why sleep can elude us - and what we can do about it. Cut through the sleep-industry clamour and allow yourself to sleep naturally. Heather Darwall-Smith's message in this book is simple: don't panic! Sleep is the hottest of hot topics. Experts queue up to warn us that lack...

Welcome to Boring History to Sleep — the only show where falling asleep in the middle is not only allowed… it’s encouraged. Each episode takes you on a slow, uneventful stroll through the most yawn-worthy corners of the past: treaties nobody remembers, kings who ruled for three weeks, and revolutions that never really got started. Delivered in the softest, most sleep-inducing voice we could find, this show is like warm milk with a side of ancient trivia. Perfect for insomniacs, history nerds, and anyone who thinks a Roman tax policy discussion sounds like a lullaby. Lay back, close your ...

Settle in for quiet stories about ordinary work, ingenious inventions and the science behind everyday things. A warm narrator guides you through real workshops, tools and daily routines, with gentle humour and room to drift off. Choose a subject that catches your curiosity, then let the story keep you company. Share a favourite topic or a simple bedtime hello in the comments. New episodes daily.

This is a collection of the ninth six short stories in the Caverns & Creatures series.

What would you do if you woke up and found yourself in a parallel universe under an alien sky? This is the question Zax Delatree must answer every time he closes his eyes. Every time Zax Delatree falls asleep, he travels to a new reality. He has no control over his destination and never knows what he will see when he opens his eyes. Sometimes he wakes up in technological utopias, and other times in the bombed-out ruins of collapsed civilizations.

The simple way to improve your gut health (and your bank balance) With probiotics all over social media promising endless benefits, it’s impossible to avoid the new science of gut health. But what is it? And do you really need all those expensive supplements? In this accessible guide, leading...

In this audiobook, you will discover much about sleep you probably didn’t know. This audiobook delves into the most important issues around sleep in easily understood detail. If you are curious about the nature of sleep, as in how much we actually know about what sleep is, the purpose it serves in our lives, and what happens when we don’t sleep enough, you have ordered the perfect audiobook.

Goodreads Choice Award for Best Science Fiction Novel To Sleep in a Sea of Stars is a masterful epic science fiction novel from the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of the Inheritance Cycle, Christopher Paolini. Kira Navárez dreamed of life on new worlds Now she’s awakened a...

You've promised yourself you'd finally learn French. Downloaded the apps, opened the books, repeated the phrases. Yet every time, life gets in the way. What if the time you don't have — your sleep — is actually all you need? We've been conditioned to believe learning must feel like work. But neuroscience proves the opposite — your brain absorbs new information most effectively during rest, not effort.

🔬 Welcome to Science of Sleep — Where Neuroscience Meets Rest. 🌌✨Why do we dream? What happens to our brains when we turn off the lights? Science of Sleep is your ultimate guide to understanding the complex, fascinating, and vital biology of your nightly rest. We break down the data to help you achieve effortless, deep sleep. 🧬💤Step into our digital lab to explore:🧠 The Sleeping Brain: How brain waves ($Alpha$, $Theta$, $Delta$) shift as you drift into dreamland.📊 Sleep Architecture: Deep dives into REM cycles, circadian rhythms, and the chemistry of sleep (melatonin, ...

Welcome to Science for Sleep 👋 A place where curiosity meets calm. Every audio blends soothing narration with fascinating educational facts, tailored to a specific research topic. They are designed to help you unwind, relax, and ease from the grip of the day while learning something new. From nature and physics to biology and the universe itself, each session offers gentle, slow-paced explanations that ease your mind while feeding it something interesting.

Hello Sleep is a practical and compassionate guide to having a better relationship with sleep and overcoming insomnia from Jade Wu, an experienced expert in behavioral sleep medicine. For many people who have trouble sleeping, each night is an anxious odyssey where getting a good night’s sleep...