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For #sleepawarenessweek (March 12-18, 2023), Sleep Review is joined by sleep psychologist Jade Wu, PhD, DBSM. She is the author of Hello Sleep: The Science and Art of Overcoming Insomnia Without Medications. She is also a Mattress Firm Sleep Advisor. Sleep Review’s Sree Roy and Dr. Wu discuss common #sleep myths including: -What is the most damaging sleep myth you have heard?-What is one sleep myth that you previously believed, but was disproven over your career? -Have you seen other sleep physicians perpetuate certain sleep myths?-Do those who move around in their sleep get worse rest? -Does the brain truly “shut off” when we go to sleep? -Do dreams only occur during REM sleep? -Do scents, such as lavender essential oil in a diffuser, benefit sleep in any way?-Do eye masks and/or earplugs benefit sleep?-Is over-the-counter melatonin a good place to start if you’re having sleep problems?Dr. Wu recommends the following resources for further information:American Academy of Sleep Medicine: https://sleepeducation.org/sleep-disorders/obstructive-sleep-apnea/ Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine:https://sleepeducation.org/sleep-disorders/obstructive-sleep-apnea/ Hypersomnia Foundationhttps://www.hypersomniafoundation.org/ Pediatric Sleep Councilwww.babysleep.com Follow Sleep Review on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, & YouTube.

Show Notes

For #sleepawarenessweek (March 12-18, 2023), Sleep Review is joined by sleep psychologist Jade Wu, PhD, DBSM. She is the author of Hello Sleep: The Science and Art of Overcoming Insomnia Without Medications. She is also a Mattress Firm Sleep Advisor. Sleep Review’s Sree Roy and Dr. Wu discuss common #sleep myths including:

-What is the most damaging sleep myth you have heard?
-What is one sleep myth that you previously believed, but was disproven over your career?
-Have you seen other sleep physicians perpetuate certain sleep myths?
-Do those who move around in their sleep get worse rest?
-Does the brain truly “shut off” when we go to sleep?
-Do dreams only occur during REM sleep?
-Do scents, such as lavender essential oil in a diffuser, benefit sleep in any way?
-Do eye masks and/or earplugs benefit sleep?
-Is over-the-counter melatonin a good place to start if you’re having sleep problems?

Dr. Wu recommends the following resources for further information:American Academy of Sleep Medicine:
https://sleepeducation.org/sleep-disorders/obstructive-sleep-apnea/

Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine:
https://sleepeducation.org/sleep-disorders/obstructive-sleep-apnea/

Hypersomnia Foundationhttps://www.hypersomniafoundation.org/

Pediatric Sleep Councilwww.babysleep.com

Follow Sleep Review on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, & YouTube.

What is The MEDQOR Podcast Network?

The MEDQOR Podcast Network provides insights, reporting and analysis on MedTech Innovation across all of healthcare. We’re supported by ten leading brands in healthcare, whose chief editors will join us on a recurring basis to talk with key leaders in their industries about what’s happening now.

MEDQOR provides healthcare business intelligence to help MedTech and Pharma professionals connect and stay abreast of the advancing technologies to drive improved patient outcomes. We help healthcare innovators engage their market to bring new technology into hospitals, clinics and offices to improve and streamline patient care.

Thanks for listening as we discuss technology and treatment trends ranging from clear aligner therapy all the way to MRI machines and lab automation equipment. If you enjoy what you hear, please like, subscribe and share.

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