26 min

Wellbeing For Real Life - Sleep Wellbeing For Real Life

    • Health & Fitness

In this episode of the Wellbeing for Real Life podcast Dr Richard Pile and Dr Aseem Malhotra talk about  sleep.    The conversation includes their own personal experiences of being well slept and sleep deprived, how sleep affects performance, what happens during sleep, the harms of sleep deprivation (including chronic disease) and the benefits of a good night's sleep.  They give their top tips for better sleep including routine,  physical activity, exposure to natural light, limiting screen time,  managing caffeine and alcohol intake, acknowledging how our bodies and circumstances change over time and the importance of addressing mental health concerns.

Richard is a GP specialising in Cardiology and Lifestyle Medicine, and author of "Fit For Purpose: your guide to health, wellbeing and living a meaningful life".  Aseem is a Consultant Cardiologist and passionate campaigner to improve the nation's health.  He is also the author of  books The Pioppi Diet and The 21 Day Immunity Plan.   You can find out more about Richard here and Aseem here.

Fit For Purpose is available from Harper Inspire in paperback, e-book and audiobook format, with Richard reading the audio himself.  Find out more here.  This podcast has been produced the brilliant team at  Monkeynut Audiobooks. 

In this episode of the Wellbeing for Real Life podcast Dr Richard Pile and Dr Aseem Malhotra talk about  sleep.    The conversation includes their own personal experiences of being well slept and sleep deprived, how sleep affects performance, what happens during sleep, the harms of sleep deprivation (including chronic disease) and the benefits of a good night's sleep.  They give their top tips for better sleep including routine,  physical activity, exposure to natural light, limiting screen time,  managing caffeine and alcohol intake, acknowledging how our bodies and circumstances change over time and the importance of addressing mental health concerns.

Richard is a GP specialising in Cardiology and Lifestyle Medicine, and author of "Fit For Purpose: your guide to health, wellbeing and living a meaningful life".  Aseem is a Consultant Cardiologist and passionate campaigner to improve the nation's health.  He is also the author of  books The Pioppi Diet and The 21 Day Immunity Plan.   You can find out more about Richard here and Aseem here.

Fit For Purpose is available from Harper Inspire in paperback, e-book and audiobook format, with Richard reading the audio himself.  Find out more here.  This podcast has been produced the brilliant team at  Monkeynut Audiobooks. 

26 min

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