Understanding Sleep

When the weather gets warm it can be harder to sleep. But what does heat actually do to sleep and what can be done to help sleep better on hot nights?

What is social time, how does it relate to daylight saving time and what happens when it is out of sync with sun time and our own internal time?

Medicinal cannabinoids are being increasingly prescribed for a range of conditions including sleep. Do cannabinoids help sleep? How are they prescribed?

Tracking sleep over time can give helpful insights into sleep patterns and ways of improving sleep. This month we discuss the latest technologies for tracking sleep and interesting ways these [...]

What is sleep hygiene? Does it work? Can we be too careful about sleep? We discuss the pros and cons of sleep hygiene and put its role in perspective.

Is sharing a bed with a partner good for sleep? Partners can be noisy and move around but they can provide a sense of security and closeness.

Alcohol is commonly used as a sleep aid, but does it really help sleep?

Hear the latest updates on sleep research from the Sleep 2019 meeting.

How does what we eat impact on sleep? What foods or types of diet can help with sleep?

When we eat may be just as important as what we eat for managing obesity and health. We talk to Dr Gerda Pot about the emerging field of chrono-nutrition.