Sleep
Progress in helping autism spectrum disorder children sleep
Lead Investigator of the Good Nights Canterbury and Autism Sleep project Dr Laurie McLay explains to Jesse what inroads they have made for families dealing with ASD children's sleeping problems. Audio
Sleeping Better in Pregnancy
Sleeping better in pregnancy - a guide to sleep health for NZ Women is the latest research from Massey University's internationally renowned Sleep/Wake Research Centre. It's a trimester-by-trimester… Audio
Do couples that sleep together sleep better?
New research out of Germany suggests those who sleep next to one another have increased REM sleep and less disrupted sleep than couples who slept individually. Sleep expert Dr Wendy Troxel joins the… Audio
How Covid-19 is affecting your dreams
Feel like you're dreaming a lot more recently? You're not alone. Many people are reporting unusually vivid dreams during the Covid-19 lockdown. Professor Mark Blagrove, a sleep and dream researcher at… Audio
Five daily habits for a better sleep
If you're having trouble sleeping at the moment, you're probably not the only one. We're living through something akin to a nightmare, so it's little wonder a good night's sleep might be hard to… Audio
Covid 19: How much lockdown exercise are Kiwis getting?
How much physical activity are Kiwis actually doing during the Level 4 lock down period? It's a question Associate Professor Elaine Hargreaves and her team from the University of Otago are asking in… Audio
Max Richter: Sleep
Unifying Nations in Quarantine. The composer says: "Please stay home, stay safe and enjoy this 8-hour place to rest with those you love".
Coming up
How to change your habits? Start very small
Forget thinking big. Behaviour scientist Dr. BJ Fogg says we should instead be thinking small and introducing tiny behaviours. Video, Audio
Breaking Mad: The Insider's Guide to Conquering Anxiety
TV presenter Anna Williamson looked to have it all at 25, but anxiety began to plague her and soon her dream life and career looked threatened when she broke down. She's written about her experiences… Audio
Study on rabbits reveals the secret to living a longer life
In 1978, a seemingly straightforward experiment involving New Zealand rabbits discovered that kindness made the difference between a heart attack and a healthy heart. It's called the 'rabbit effect'… Audio
World's longest race stretches 3,100 miles around single NYC block
The Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race spans across 52 days around one New York City block. Sanjay Rawal is the director of the new film that examines the race and what drives people to take part. It's… Audio
How you are 'brainwashed' while you sleep
New research out of Boston University's Department of Biomedical Engineering shows that our brains are actually taking a bath in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) while we are in a deep sleep, cleaning away… Audio
How daydreams help shape our sense of self
Psychologist Eve Blouin-Hudon is an expert on creativity and imagination at Carleton University in Ottawa and has studied daydreams at length. Audio
Three Minutes Max: Cathryn Monro on positive learning environments
Three Minutes Max on Sunday mornings, interesting opinions from New Zealanders. Sculptor Cathryn Monro is also an educator, author, and the mother of two teens. She advises on leadership development.
…What science can teach us about happiness
Yale University psychology professor Laurie Santos teaches the university's renowned happiness course. She offers up a few small things that can help bring more happiness to our everyday lives. Video, Audio
Supercool organs, good sleep genes and smart parasites
Science correspondent Siouxsie Wiles looks at how an improved supercooling method could extend the life of donated organs by a day, the genetic mutation that makes people feel rested on just six hours… Audio
A writer has a list of what to do if your sleep is disrupted
The do's and don'ts of being wide awake in the middle of the night. Audio
Professor Louis Ptácek: Genetic traits responsible for extreme larks
A new study suggests that extreme early risers are simply listening to what their bodies are telling them. Dr Louis Ptácek joins the show to explain why there are night owls, extreme larks and… Audio
Question of the Day: Can't sleep?
The British Government may be looking at giving guidance on required sleep each night. A leaked draft of a UK public health green paper due to be published by the Health Secretary Matt Hancock shows… Audio
Sleeping well when Daylight Saving ends
We all need it, some crave it constantly, others find it elusive. We're talking about sleep as it's World Sleep Day today. In a few weeks time, Daylight saving will end. So what does Daylight Saving… Audio