The Inner Clock

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Bloomsbury presents The Inner Clock by Lynne Peeples, read by Brittany Pressley.

How the groundbreaking science of body clocks can help you sleep better, feel happier and improve your overall health

'The Inner Clock explores the strange new science of why your circadian rhythms fall out of sync – and how to get them back on track to live a happier, healthier life'
JAMES NESTOR, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BREATH

Your body contains a symphony of tiny timepieces, synchronised to the sun and subtle signals in your environment and behaviour. But modern insults like artificial light, contrived time zones and late-night meals can wreak havoc on your internal clocks.

Armed with advances in biology and technology, a circadian renaissance is reclaiming those lost rhythms. The Inner Clock explores the emerging science and its transformative applications: How could taking a walk in the morning and going to bed at the same time each night keep your body in sync? Why are some doctors prescribing treatments at specific times of day? And how might a better understanding of our circadian rhythms improve educational outcomes, optimise sports performance, and support the longevity of our planet?

Science journalist Lynne Peeples seeks out the scientists, astronauts, athletes and patients at the forefront of a growing movement. Along the way, she sleeps in a Cold War-era bunker, chases the midnight sun, spits into test tubes, and wears high-tech light sensors to decipher what makes our internal clocks tick and how we can reset them for the better.

Critics Review

This is a book founded on data, crammed with facts, figures and fascinating scientific studies, all of which point to the benefits of a “circadian renaissance” . . . There’s no doubt that it would help us all to be more aware of how we can make our bodies work best
Sunday Times
Peeples has new stories and surprises . . . You will find plenty of practical tips here on how to sneak an extra ‘circadian snack’ into your lives, reset your chronicity and live in a healthier, more timely manner
New Scientist
The Inner Clock explores the strange new science of why your circadian rhythms fall out of sync – and how to get them back on track to live a happier, healthier life
James Nestor, bestselling author of BREATH
I stayed up all night reading this book! . . . I enjoyed every minute
Mary Roach, bestselling author of FUZZ and STIFF
A fascinating exploration of the unseen and often overlooked forces that determine so much about our moods, behaviours and health. The Inner Clock paints an elaborate picture of the ways our physiology evolved to function in harmony with the rhythms of the world around us
James Hamblin, author of CLEAN and IF OUR BODIES COULD TALK
Lynne Peeples takes us on a fascinating journey through the science of circadian rhythms, revealing how our bodies’ tiny timepieces shape every aspect of our lives. But she doesn’t stop with description. She also makes a powerful case for changing our ways – for reclaiming the natural rhythms that modern life has disrupted. The Inner Clock is captivating, perceptive, and, yes, timely
Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of WHEN
A captivating exploration of light and dark, our peculiar biology, and the powerful, invisible rhythms of our waking and sleeping lives
Deborah Blum, Pulitzer-prize winning author of THE POISON SQUAD
You may not realize it until you read this smart, lucid book, but your body clocks are ticked off. Fortunately, it's not too late for a reset. An essential guide to a fascinating and underappreciated aspect of human biology
Dan Fagin, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning TOMS RIVER
Lynne Peeples is a masterful and entertaining guide to a topic whose importance we’re only now beginning to appreciate
Alex Hutchinson, bestselling author of ENDURE

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