Life Time

Sleep better, work better, feel better!
In the 21st century, we are increasingly pushing our daily routine into the night-time, working, exercising and socialising in the evening twilight. But we have forgotten that our bodies are governed by a 24-hour biological clock that guides us to the best times to sleep, eat and think. New science has shown that living out of sync with this biological clock not only disrupts our sleep, but makes us more vulnerable to infections, cancer, obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and mental illness.
In Life Time, Professor Russell Foster shares his lifetime's work, taking us on a dizzying journey through the science of our body clocks. With knowledge from his own studies and from an international community of sleep scientists and biologists who study circadian rhythms, he illustrates the surprising effects the time of day can have on our health: how a walk at dawn can ensure better sleep at night, how eating after sunset can affect our weight, and the extraordinary effect the timing of medication can have on the risk of life-threatening health problems such as stroke.
In the modern world, we have neglected an essential part of our biology. But by gaining knowledge of this fascinating science, we can bring our biology back into the right rhythm and live healthier, happier lives.