Why You’re Probably Sleeping Wrong | Sleep Apnea, Insomnia & What Happens While You Sleep (Episode 13)

<p>Welcome to the Second Opinion Podcast, powered by Rite Care — where we cut through the noise to bring you clear, expert-driven insights from leading professionals in medicine and health.</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Allen J. Blaivas, MD, pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist at CHEMED, to explore something we spend roughly a third of our lives doing — sleep.</p><p>What actually happens to your body and brain while you sleep? Why do we need different stages of sleep? And what happens when your sleep is constantly disrupted?</p><p><br></p><p><u>Together, we discuss:</u></p><p>•⁠ ⁠What sleep actually is and why our bodies need it</p><p>•⁠ ⁠The different stages of sleep and what happens during each one</p><p>•⁠ ⁠How circadian rhythms control when we feel awake and tired</p><p>•⁠ ⁠Why the quality of your sleep matters just as much as the number of hours</p><p>•⁠ ⁠What causes insomnia and when it becomes a sleep disorder</p><p>•⁠ ⁠The warning signs of sleep apnea</p><p>•⁠ ⁠How poor sleep can affect your health and daily life</p><p>•⁠ ⁠When sleep problems should be evaluated by a specialist</p><p>•⁠ ⁠Practical ways to improve your sleep habits and overall sleep quality</p><p>Whether you struggle to fall asleep, wake up exhausted, snore at night, or simply want to understand what happens during those hours you&#39;re unconscious, this episode breaks down the science of sleep and what you can do to get more out of it.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact Information</strong></p><p>Dr. Allen J. Blaivas — CHEMED Pulmonology &amp; Sleep Medicine</p><p><u>Phone: </u>732-534-8073</p><p><u>Website: </u>https://www.chemedhealth.org</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sponsors</strong></p><p>Rite Care — At home, a call away. (732) 292-5665</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_secondopinion_podcast/">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p><p>Subscribe on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheSecondOpinionPodcast-t5w">⁠YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p>Submit questions for future guests:</p><p>[info@secondop-us.com](mailto:info@secondop-us.com)</p>