Fast Asleep

Groundbreaking sleep science from the bestselling author of The 5:2 Fast Diet and The Fast 800 There is something you can do which is enjoyable, will improve your mood, cut your risk of depression, help you fight chronic disease, keep you slim and even improve your memory. Yes, getting a good night's sleep can give us all these things and more; so why is it that so many of us struggle to get the necessary 7-8 hours a night? In Fast Asleep, Dr Michael Mosley brings together the latest science to explain exactly what happens to us when we sleep and why it is so important that we get enough of it. Prone to insomnia, he has taken part in numerous sleep experiments and tested every sleep remedy going. He explains why so many of us struggle with sleep, what works and what doesn't and shares his own myth-busting programme to help you achieve a good night's rest. Along with fascinating case studies, 50 delicious, sleep-promoting recipes and menu plans by his wife Dr Clare Bailey, this book explores the science of dreaming, explains why gut health and meal times matter, and reveals tips and tricks to help you not just to sleep better but to reduce stress levels and feel happier and healthier in general.