How to get a really
good night’s rest
How to get a really
good night’s rest
Welcome to Fast Asleep – learn more about the science behind why we sleep, how sleep impacts our health and ways in which you can improve your sleep.
Groundbreaking sleep science from the bestselling author of The Fast 800
Michael’s story
I used to be one of those people who could sleep deeply any time, any place.
I once slept the night in a telephone kiosk having missed the last train home.
But in the past few years my sleep has become more erratic and broken. I find it easy to go to sleep, but often wake at 3am and fret. I know I’m not alone. According to a 2013 study by the Sleep Council the average Briton gets six and a half hours sleep at night, and most of us, rightly, don’t feel that is enough.
To find out what’s going on I’ve been drilling down into the science. It has been an absolute eye-opener…
The science behind why we sleep
Recent research has given us rich insights into a previously undiscovered land, unveiling answers to questions such as: What are the common sleep disorders and how do they arise? And what really happens to your brain and body when they are chronically sleep deprived?
Link to: The bad things that happen if you don’t get a good night’s sleep
Why getting a good night’s sleep is so important?
Tried and tested ways to improve your sleep
Sleep is essential to health, and there are things you can do to help get a good night’s sleep. Using the best modern science, we can help set you on a better path to sleep.
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