Categories: Psychology Psychological Theory & Schools Of Thought Physiological & Neuro-psychology, Biopsychology States Of Consciousness Sleep & Dreams Sleep Disorders & Therapy Popular Science Popular Medicine & Health Personal Development


Life Time : The New Science of the Body Clock, and How It Can Revolutionize Your Sleep and Health
4.02 (237 ratings by Goodreads)
Paperback English
By (author) Russell Foster


** THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER **

A GUIDE TO USING THE SCIENCE OF THE BODY CLOCK TO CREATE THE OPTIMUM PERSONAL ROUTINE: SLEEP BETTER, WORK BETTER, FEEL BETTER.

A superlative guide to some of the most intriguing questions of human existence - Bill Bryson, author of The Body: A Guide for Occupants

Who knew our body clocks determined so much of our health, happiness, and lifespan? I learned so much - James Nestor, author of Breath

In the twenty-first century, we increasingly push our daily routines into the night, carrying out work, exercise and our social lives long after dark. But we have forgotten that our bodies are governed by a 24-hour biological clock which guides us towards the best time to sleep, eat and think.

In Life Time, Professor Russell Foster shares his lifes work, taking us on a fascinating and surprising journey through the science of our body clocks. Using his own studies, as well as insights from an international community of sleep scientists and biologists studying circadian rhythms, he illustrates the surprising effects the time of day can have on our health, including:

- how a walk outside at dawn can ensure a better nights sleep
- how eating after sundown can affect our weight
- the extraordinary effects the time we take our medication can have on our risk of life-threatening conditions, such as strokes

In the modern world, we have neglected an essential part of our biology. But with knowledge of this astonishing science, we can get back into the rhythm, and live healthier, sharper lives.


Product details

Format Paperback | 480 pages
Dimensions 129 x 198 x 28mm | 330g
Publication date 05 Jan 2023
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint Penguin Life
Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom
Language English
ISBN10 024152931X
ISBN13 9780241529317
Bestsellers rank 15,321