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A third of the population regularly struggle with our sleep,which rose to one in two during the pandemic, the highest it'sever been. However, as more and more people seek help, anexplosion in sleep science is enabling the study of sleep inways not possible before. What's more, recent breakthroughsare uncovering what's happening in our brains and bodies whilewe're asleep, getting us closer than ever to understanding theimportance of sleep for our health.Michael Mosley has struggledwith his sleep for years and wants to know if the latestinsights can help him and the millions like him. He discoverswhy cutting our sleep short can be linked to a host ofillnesses, including serious diseases like Alzheimer's.Putting his own sleeping brain and body to the test, Michaelsigns up for two revealing experiments: wearing a new devicethat maps his sleep and allows scientists to see how itmeasures up to an ideal night, and taking part in a sleepdeprivation experiment, where he is confronted by the factthat just one sleepless night impacts his cognitiveperformance.Revealing the very latest science breakthroughs andpacked with personal anecdotes, this programme is a usefulguide to anyone looking for tips and insights on how to get thebenefits from learning how to sleep well.