Is there such a thing as perfect sleep? Leading expert in circadian neuroscience from Oxford University, Professor Russell Foster, joins host Evgeny Lebedev, to explain the science behind nighttime slumber and why it's crucial to living our best lives awake.

The pair discuss everything from sleep hygiene, our circadian rhythm and body clocks, the impact of technology before bed and whether it actually affects us, the myths, and even some tips to improve longevity. This episode also includes excerpts from Eight Sleep founder Matteo Franceschetti, the pop star Rita Ora, and the author and actress Davinia Taylor.

Topics discussed in this episode:

Is sleep an indulgence?
How a bad culture of sleep was heightened in the 1980s
Can poor sleep link to dementia?
The different types of sleep: Deep and Rem
The science of our dreams
Understanding how circadian rhythms work and how they relate to our genetic makeup
The perfect recipe for a nap
Sleeping pills and memory loss
Are sleep apps worth the hype?
The critical role of body temperature
Sleep myths: Cheese and dreams, sipping Horlicks and counting sheep
Rita Ora’s sleep routine

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The science of sleep with Professor Russell Foster