In this episode of ‘Prevent the Preventable’ we speak to David Lee, clinical director at Sleep Unlimited.

Dave discusses the importance of sleep in the context of managing blood pressure and how it could potentially help to prevent brain haemorrhages. He also discusses how sleep can benefit those who have already had a haemorrhagic stroke and aid their recovery.

A massive thank you to Dave Lee for supporting this episode.

Key Takeaways:

• Why do we sleep?
• What is happening to our bodies when we sleep?
• The impact of not getting enough good sleep
• How we can improve our sleep and therefore our health.

Resources:

• Learn more about the Natalie Kate Moss Trust: www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk
• To learn more about Dave Lee and his work at Sleep Unlimited www.sleepunlimited.co.uk
• To read Dave’s Book ‘Teaching the world to sleep’ - access now
• Keep up to date with what the trust are up to on, follow on social media:

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• Find out more about the work at Manchester University and The Geoffrey Jefferson Research Centre

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Chapters:
00:00 - Jingle
00:38 - Episode Introduction
02:19 - Who is Dave Lee and how does he help people with sleep?
05:40 - Why sleep is so important?
08:57 - How much sleep do you need?
09:40 - Recovering from a brain injury and sleep
12:33 - What happens to your body during the different stages of sleep
15:58 - How poor sleep can impact your physical health in the short term and long term and can lead to high blood pressure
21:50 - The link between lifestyle and your health
23:06 - Sponsor Ad: Colony Coworking
24:10 - The importance of maintaining your circadium rhythm when working on shifts
28:28 - The impact of sunlight on your sleep
30:29 - The impact of the modern lifestyle on our sleep and our health
40:19 - Sponsor Ad: Hugh James Solicitors
40:53 - How does sleep benefit the rehabilitation of those who have had a brain injury
47:47 - What are some easy steps you can take to improve your sleep?
59:43 - Closing Quickfire Questions