We spend a third of our life asleep. It's essential to good physical and mental health, our happiness and daily functioning in waking lives. Despite its importance, sleep remains a mystery to most of us. Dr Bec explains the function of sleep, patterns of healthy sleep and problems when we are sleep deprived. She also provides 10 practical tips for you to try - to improve the quality of your sleep.

Dr Bec Live is broadcast live at 7pm ET Tuesdays on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). This podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).