In this January 2026 episode, Ian Sample puts listeners’ questions about dreams and nightmares to Dr. Michel Carr, director of the Dream Engineering Laboratory at the Center for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine in Montreal and author of the book. in dream lab. They look at why we dream, what we can learn by examining
Andy Burnham made a surprise first announcement as Prime Minister: a pledge to end rough sleeping. today in focus host Helen Pidd Head to Greater Manchester – where Burnham was mayor for nine years – to visit one of the many homelessness projects in the area. The day they first arrive here, Helen hears from
If you work hard in the gym, it’s important not to neglect recovery. Stretching, foam rolling and walking in the sauna can all help reduce muscle pain. You’ve probably heard rumors about magnesium supplements helping as well. Micronutrients not only play a vital role in muscle function, they also support sleep – another key to
If you work hard in the gym, it’s important not to neglect recovery. Stretching, foam rolling and walking in the sauna can all help reduce muscle pain. You’ve probably heard rumors about magnesium supplements helping as well. Micronutrients not only play a vital role in muscle function, they also support sleep – another key to
Your gym sessions may be locked-in, and your nutrition may be on point, but if you’re failing to exercise at the appropriate time, you may be stalling your progress toward slimming down. While we’re constantly told that getting enough sleep is an essential part of the weight loss journey, going to bed on time is
Have you ever noticed how some workouts put you to sleep while others make you feel like someone switched out your vitamins for caffeine pills? You are not going crazy. Exercise can have a significant impact on your sleep – for better or for worse – depending on when and how you exercise. Unfortunately, the
US Senator Lindsey Graham, who died after a cardiac arrest call at his home, suffered a family tragedy as a young man – his father, F.J., died of a heart attack in his sleep. according to wgbh, Both of Graham’s parents died while he was a student at the University of South Carolina. The station
Published July 10, 2026 03:04 pm I arrived in Kalispell, Montana and I needed a plan. Originally, I intended to go backpacking in Glacier National Park with my partner. However, due to a permit issue – read: I found out we didn’t have one – we needed to find an alternative. Luckily for us, a
For many children, bedtime stories are an important part of their evening routine. If you’re a parent, there’s a good chance you’ll be reading to your kids before the lights go out. As adults, you may still have a book on your nightstand, but it has now become a prop. Most of us are more
As North America finds itself on high alert due to World Cup fever, the different time zones of each national team are ruining the sleep schedules of many soccer fans, but who will have to endure the most trouble to cheer on their local heroes? The time difference among football supporters living in North Africa,