Masterclass in Sleep to Age Better EP 30

Sleep is a critical tool to help you age better, but it isn’t always easy to get enough sleep or quality sleep, especially if you’re going through menopause or are postmenopausal. Host Barbara Hannah Grufferman talks with a leading voice behind the science of sleep and specifically its strong connection to common and chronic diseases. For example, experts now know that quality sleep can help lower your risk of dementia, and new research shows that your heart can be negatively affected by sleep deprivation. In today’s episode, you’ll learn more about why sleep is so important to age better and to your overall health, and how to get better sleep with a few simple steps. Dr. Azizi Seixas is an Associate Professor of Behavioral Health and Psychology at the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami, and is also the Founding Director of The Media and Innovation Laboratory, and Associate Director of The Center for Translational Sleep and Circadian Sciences. Dr. Seixas is one of the world’s most recognized voices in sleep health and the critical connection between sleep and chronic disease. For more information about the Media and Innovation Lab: https://med.miami.edu/programs/mil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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