Beyond Breathing
Beyond Breathing: The podcast for everyone who breathes and sleeps!
Get ready to breathe well, sleep well and live well!
In each episode, we'll be joined by expert medical professionals, sleep specialists, wellness coaches, and individuals who have conquered their sleep struggles (adults and kids). We'll dive into the science of sleep and breathing and its impact on our health, we will explore sleep technology and uncover practical tips and techniques to enhance your sleep quality, your mood and overall health and wellness.
We're on a mission to empower you with knowledge, inspire positive change, and ultimately help you embrace a healthier life.
Our first episode is just around the corner so stay tuned for more empowering conversations. Let's start this incredible voyage, one breath at a time.
Thank you, Sierra Sleep, Airway and Wellness Center in Reno, Nevada for sponsoring this journey!
Beyond Breathing
Sleep and Dementia
In this episode, Anne Rice discusses the impact of poor quality sleep on the brain and the importance of slow wave sleep for brain health. She explains the concept of fragmented sleep and its effects on the brain, as well as the various causes of fragmented sleep. Anne also highlights the link between fragmented sleep and cognitive decline, emphasizing the importance of getting a sleep test and seeking help. She envisions a future dental office that integrates medical and dental care for comprehensive health. Finally, Anne provides tips for improving sleep and brain health and emphasizes the importance of sleep testing and knowing your numbers.
Takeaways
- Poor quality sleep can have a significant impact on the brain, affecting oxygen and blood flow, white matter, and the removal of amyloid plaques and tau tangles.
- Fragmented sleep, characterized by interruptions in sleep cycles, can lead to cognitive decline and is often a symptom of underlying health issues such as sleep apnea or menopause.
- It is important to get a sleep test to identify and address any sleep disorders or issues that may be affecting brain health.
- The dental office of the future should integrate medical and dental care, recognizing the interconnectedness of oral health and overall health.
- To improve sleep and brain health, create a sleep-friendly environment, regulate sugar intake, exercise regularly, and consider techniques such as nasal breathing and cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Check out what Anne has to offer: www.anneorice.com or email: anneorice@gmail.com
- Anne has published her manuscript Alzheimer's Disease and Oral-Systemic Health for Frontiers, she has consulted for Weill Cornell Alzheimer's Prevention Center, The Atlantic Center for Brain Health and The Artria Institute. She was included in an international Consortium of diverse network of brain researchers, clinicians and institutions who support Alzheimer's prevention. She is available to speak at medical and dental events to support healthy mouths and healthy brains.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Speaker Bio
01:51
The Impact of Poor Quality Sleep on the Brain
04:13
The Importance of Slow Wave Sleep for Brain Health
05:27
Understanding Fragmented Sleep and its Effects on the Brain
07:17
Causes of Fragmented Sleep
08:33
Fragmented Sleep as a Red Flag for Cognitive Decline
10:47
Getting a Sleep Test and Seeking Help
13:28
The Dental Office of the Future
16:10
Preventive Neurology and Integrative Healthcare
17:05
Tips for Improving Sleep and Brain Health
21:17
Importance of Sleep Testing and Knowing Your Numbers
22:22
Conclusion and Contact Information
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