Adolescents & Sleep

Speaking at the British Science festival in England recently, neuroscientist and sleep advocate Paul Kelley said that the typical working pattern posed a threat to performance for those aged under 55. Dr Kelley’s trial argues that not only is having enough sleep important but when we rise from sleep to start the day is equally important. How much sleep do we need and, more importantly, when should we start our day? Sleep expert Richard Bonato shares his views with us.