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Life Time

The New Science of the Body Clock, and How It Can Revolutionise Your Health

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Life Time

By: Russell Foster
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A guide to using the science of the body clock to create the optimum personal routine. Sleep better, work better, feel better.

Every second of the day, tiny biological clocks are ticking throughout your body, from the neural pathways of your brain to your very cells. But modern life is disrupting this ancient and delicate mechanism in ways we are only just beginning to understand. Artificial light, jet lag, night shifts, air pollution, and out-of-sync work and meal routines are conspiring to push us out of joint. This is not only exacerbating mental health issues such as depression and fatigue, but also increasing the risk of obesity, heart disease, dementia and even cancer.

In Life Time, Professor Russell Foster, a world-leading expert on circadian neuroscience, takes us on a fascinating journey through our days and nights. Using surprising examples and cutting-edge science, he busts long-standing myths about the best daily routine: from how to use light for a better night's sleep to using meal times to supercharge your metabolism, from the optimal time to have sex for conception to the extraordinary effects the time we take medication can have on our risk of life-threatening conditions such as strokes.

Holistic yet accessible, Professor Foster helps each of us achieve the optimum natural routine with insight into:

  • How to sleep and wake in your natural rhythm from birth to old age
  • The natural time to eat to supercharge your metabolism
  • How medicating at certain times of day can improve immunity

In the 21st century, we have thrown away an essential part of our biology. But using science, we can get back into the rhythm, and live healthier, sharper lives.

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©2022 Russell Foster (P)2022 Penguin Audio
Neuroscience & Neuropsychology Physical Illness & Disease Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Sleep Disorders Health Mental Health Heartfelt Alzheimer's Disease Human Brain Nutrition

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I was absolutely captivated by this book. It was clear, well evidenced and fascinating in its content. The author’s voice was measured and great to listen to for long periods, with the added value that came from hearing his passion for the subject at first hand. Everyone should listen to this book.

A transformational read

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Fascinating book full of practical tips and real life experiences. Brilliantly well read by the author. All concepts explained clearly in layman terms. And written with a sense of humour.

Insightful and accessible

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very informative and up t o date, a must read for any practising clinician

excellent resource for medics

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A long book for sure, touching a major range of SCRD-driven diseases, very often with the individual being remotely aware of the link of sleep quality and circadian rhythms to their condition. Hugely surprised by not just the number of clocks in our body but also by they way our body is build and meant to work re circadian clocks and how societal changes have been too quick for our body to reprogram it self to mitigate such change and impact. Fully support the educational appeal of the book and certainly intend to share with my daughters, already avid readers at 7 and 9 to slowly get to read, learn and live by example.

Huge inner body working insight to get younger generations interested in

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If you want to learn about the effects of light on your life, this is the book for you.

really interesting listen

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I was hooked from the moment I pressed play! I have recommended this book to anyone who will listen! I’ve learnt so much about sleep and issues surrounding sleep related disorders.

Utterly fascinating

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it is about time that not only should the medical community take note but across all aspects of society as to the benefits.
Time for a step change in education to improve general health and quality of life.

A complete eye opener into body clocks

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This was a fantastic book to listen to, very informative and well presented. Highly recommend reading this if you are curious about our sleep patterns and how they effects every aspect of our lives.

Fantastic book

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Professional description of later day understanding of how important the circadian rhythm is to life. Easy to listen despite the science.

Need to know

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Brilliant book, easy to listen to and fascinating as well as entertaining in many places.

fascinating up to date science around the importance of circadian rhythm in humans

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