Struggling to sleep? We want to help you build better sleep habits with two special guests – the incredible GP, Dr Michela Sorenseon, and sleep author and expert, Olivia Arezzolo. Learn why the stages of sleep are so important, why you need to do a sleep audit on your bedroom plus what to do if you’re not getting enough sleep. We ask the experts how to devise a personalised sleeping plan.

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References
Sleep and weight gain
www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/features/lack-of-sleep-weight-gain

Sleep and poor immunity
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/insomnia/expert-answers/lack-of-sleep/faq-20057757#:~:text=Sleep%20deprivation%20may%20decrease%20production,sleep%20to%20fight%20infectious%20diseases

Sleep and heart disease
www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/about/sleep-and-heart-health.html#:~:text=8%20Insomnia%20is%20linked%20to,active%2C%20and%20unhealthy%20food%20choices

Sleep and magnesium
www.health.com/condition/sleep/magnesium-for-sleep

20 min power nap
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10210616/

Sleep and foods to help sleep 
www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-foods-to-help-you-sleep

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