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What is the one thing every living being has in common? Sleep. While everyone knows the impact sleep has on our lives, not everyone understands it or acts accordingly. In the next episode of People Power Health Insights, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about the impact of quality sleep on every aspect of your life from the sleep expert herself, Alison Kole, MD, MPH, FCCP, FAASM, a Sleep Fellowship Trained and Board Certified Sleep, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Physician. Quality sleep impacts every aspect of our lives, from physical health to mental well-being. Dr. Kole's experiences reveal how chronic sleep deprivation can affect overall health, emphasizing the need to prioritize sleep. Dr. Kole's story, from her academic success to dealing with burnout during the pandemic, highlights the challenges of overwork and the quest for perfection. Tune in to learn from Dr. Kole as she offers guidance and insights that can transform your approach to sleep and well-being and listen in to find out what are her top tips for starting your own podcast or navigating your advocacy journey. To learn more about Dr. Alison Kole and her work in sleep medicine, subscribe to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/d-a9BfRc #Healthcare #Sleep #Advocacy #HealthcareChallenges

It's time to take sleep seriously. The video highlights the impact of poor sleep on the nation with our latest report citing that millions of adults are currently suffering in silence with undiagnosed sleep disorders that are having a profound and escalating impact on health, the economy and society. That’s why we're calling on the government to introduce a ‘desperately needed’ National Sleep Strategy. https://lnkd.in/dZFTe39z #DreamingofChange

🎙ICYMI: Check out the video below from the First Responder Guide to Managing Acute & Chronic Sleep Problems webinar yesterday with Anne Germain and host, Chief Ed Mann with Provident.

Are you getting enough #sleep? How much sleep is good for your health? What are the benefits of napping — or are naps bad for you? This American Medical Association update featuring Molly Atwood, PhD, dives into the science of #sleepmedicine to answer those questions and much more. Check it out! #NVFP #conciergemedicine https://lnkd.in/dUzTEgXm

This episode we have Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, a sleep medicine physician, to speak all about how she found her niche in medicine and created her own business. She is passionate about helping people discover sleep as their superpower. Dr. Afolabi-Brown is a clinician, speaker, consultant, and coach, and she helps busy professionals and their children prioritise sleep to thrive, achieve optimal health, and live to their fullest potential. Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD, FAASM We discuss: - How we can exert so much pressure on ourselves  - Burnout, people-pleasing, and self-doubt - How she found her niche in medicine - The importance of sleep and how we can practically prioritise it - Effects of poor sleep on our health, functioning, and wellbeing - Unhelpful habits like waking up with caffeine and going to sleep with alcohol Listen at anchor.fm/balancedmedics #sleep #wellbeing #doctorshealth #doctorsmentalhealth

Sharing an article I wrote with colleague and friend, Dr. Michelle Drerup. We hope it promotes sleep health during the USA election season. Thanks to the Sleep Review magazine for publishing! https://lnkd.in/eT9_HYRY

Webinar Alert! 🌐 Discover the secrets to better sleep and self-care with a leading sleep physician in this insightful webinar. Learn practical strategies to optimize your sleep routine and enhance your overall well-being. Don't miss out on valuable tips to rejuvenate your nights and transform your days. Join the Ingenovis Health ACT Webinar for Healthcare Professionals Robin Geiger, SVP Clinician Advocacy, and guest, Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, Owner of Restful Sleep MD, during National Sleep Awareness Week to learn more. 💤 Don't miss out on this opportunity! #BetterSleep #Wellbeing #SleepAwareness #HealthcareWebinar

Did you know that sleep deprivation affects nearly 40% of adults in the United States? Quality sleep plays a crucial role in maintaining heart health, with research consistently showing a link between insufficient sleep and increased risk of heart disease. In this week's featured article, we explore how prioritizing restful sleep can significantly reduce the risk of heart-related issues, emphasizing the importance of establishing healthy sleep habits for overall well-being. Click the following link and subscribe to the Generational Wellness Digest for more health education and emotional literacy resources: https://lnkd.in/gJXPZwGB #subscribe #generationalwellness #healthequity #newsletter #balanceperiod #healtheducation #workplacewellness

Enhancing Patient Conversations on Sleep Health: Insights from Michael Cowen's Article in Dental Sleep Practice Magazine: 1️⃣ Screen with Key Health Indicators 🔹Include health history, signs, and symptoms. 2️⃣ Utilize Quick, Impactful Dialogues 🔹Focus on urgent health cues and emotional connections. 3️⃣ Propose Immediate Action Steps 🔹Recommend further professional evaluation. Are you ready to elevate your practice's approach to discussing sleep health with your patients? Implement these effective strategies to identify and address sleep disorders swiftly and compassionately. Every conversation can lead to improved health outcomes. https://lnkd.in/exn9keA2 #DentalSleepMedicine #SleepHealth #PatientCare #SleepApneaAwareness #DentalProfessionals #HealthCommunication #SleepDisorderTreatment

New funding opportunity: Interventions to Reduce Sleep Health Disparities. DCCPS aims to support non-pharmacological interventions to promote sleep health, reduce sleep health disparities, and examine sleep as a modifiable factor to reduce disparities. https://lnkd.in/eTguXcAy