Wellness Wednesday: The Sleep Crisis

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this episode of Beyond Breathing, Lancette VanGuilder discusses the alarming statistics surrounding sleep in the US, highlighting that 37% of people are sleeping worse than in previous years. She delves into the serious health implications of sleep apnea, which affects a significant portion of the population without their knowledge. The conversation also covers societal factors contributing to sleep issues, trends in sleep solutions, and the importance of annual sleep studies for early detection and intervention.Takeaways37% of people in the US are sleeping worse than before.Sleep apnea is often undiagnosed and can affect anyone.Untreated sleep apnea significantly increases health risks.Societal demands and lifestyle changes contribute to sleep issues.Blue light exposure at night disrupts natural sleep cycles.Mouth taping can improve sleep quality for many individuals.Circadian rhythm alignment is key to better sleep health.Sleep divorce is a trend among couples struggling with sleep.Annual sleep studies are recommended for all ages.Awareness and early intervention can greatly improve sleep health.Chapters00:00 The Alarming State of Sleep in America03:03 Understanding Sleep Apnea and Its Impacts05:51 Addressing Sleep Issues: Trends and SolutionsKeywords#sleep, #sleepapnea, #health, #wellness, #circadianrhythm, #sleeptrends, #sleepstudy, #sleephealth, #sleepcrisis, #sleepsolutions, #beyondbreathing, #sierrasleepwellSupport the showMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/the-anthemLicense code: SSRYVZTXKZ9U33WQ