Sleep is a critical component of our overall health and well-being, yet many struggle to get the quality rest they need. In this episode of The Noom Room, Dayo Akinrinade, Founder and GM at Noom Vibe, hosts Dr. Sahil Chopra, a sleep expert and MD of Empower Sleep.
Dr. Chopra, an alumni of Harvard Medical School, Loma Linda University, and the University of California, shares his expertise on the science of sleep and how it impacts our health span. He explains the physiological processes that occur during sleep and why it's crucial for overall health and longevity.
The conversation explores:
- The science behind sleep and its impact on various body systems
- How Empower Sleep is revolutionizing sleep care through personalized, data-driven approaches
- Common sleep misconceptions and habits, including the morning person vs. night owl debate
- The effects of caffeine on sleep quality
- The importance of sleep temperature and environment
- The validity of "catching up" on sleep
- The use of sleeping aids and their potential impacts
- The connection between sleep quality and weight management
Dr. Chopra also shares his top healthy habits, emphasizing the importance of aligning indoor lighting with natural circadian rhythms for better sleep quality.
About Noom Vibe:
This episode was recorded live on Noom Vibe, the free, wellness community app from Noom. Noom Vibe makes it fun and rewarding to build healthy habits as part of a supportive community. Key features include an incentivized step and habit tracker, live conversations with coaches, and community connection. Noom Vibe is available now on the Apple App Store and Google Play. To learn more, visit NoomVibe.com.
About Dr. Sahil Chopra:
Dr. Sahil Chopra is a board-certified pulmonary critical care and sleep specialist. He is the MD of Empower Sleep, a personalized telehealth platform for sleep disorders. Dr. Chopra is an alumni of Harvard Medical School, Loma Linda University, and the University of California, and was part of the division of sleep medicine at Harvard Medical School.
Follow Dr. Sahil Chopra on LinkedIn and learn more about Empower Sleep at EmpowerSleep.com.