Sleep to Improve Your Healthspan with Dr. Woganee Filate: Women’s Health, Perimenopause and Menopause Journey
This Is Perimenopause: Menopause, Perimenopause and Women's Health in MidlifeShow Notes
In this episode, Dr. Woganee Filate, sleep specialist and co-founder of Lume Women + Health, is back on the show to break down the science of sleep and why it may be the single most powerful thing you can do for your long-term health. From protecting your brain to keeping your heart healthy, Dr. Woganee explains what's actually happening while you sleep — and what's at stake when you don't.
In this episode: Why both sleep quality and quantity matter for our health and healthspan What’s happening in our brains as we sleep The different stages of sleep explained Why deep sleep is your best defense against dementia The link between inconsistent sleep and heart disease risk How poor sleep affects your metabolism, blood pressure, and inflammation How poor sleep may be accelerating your biological aging at a cellular level How to recognize and address sleep disruption during perimenopause Plus, a sneak peek at Dr. Woganee's upcoming book, a science-backed guide to sleeping through perimenopause and beyond
You don't have to accept poor sleep. There's so much within your control, and this episode with Dr. Woganee will show you where to start.
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Dr. Woganee Filate Bio Dr. Woganee Filate is a passionate and dedicated adult respirologist and sleep medicine physician committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based and patient-centered care. She has a wealth of experience in diagnosing and managing respiratory and sleep disorders. Her interests include educating patients on the changes in sleep during the menopause transition and what can be done to optimize sleep during this key life stage. In addition to her medical degree, Dr. Filate holds a Master of Health Science, with a focus on Community Health & Epidemiology, from the University of Toronto.
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