Kansas City, Kan-  The discussion focused on the importance of sleep quality over quantity, with Dr. Saurav Luthra and RN Tana Whelan explaining the impact of sleep on brain health.

They highlighted five sleep profiles: poor sleep and mental health, sleep resilience and mental health, sleep aids and sociability, sleep duration and cognition, and sleep disturbances and cognition.

Dr. Luthra emphasized that consistent, high-quality sleep is crucial for cognitive function and overall health.

They also discussed the role of sleep in clearing amyloid plaques, the impact of sleep apnea, and the importance of good sleep hygiene and proper sleep positions.

Dr. Saurav Luthra, Sleep Clinic Director, The University of Kansas Health System

• Dr. Luthra shares his definition of good sleep, mentioning consistency and lack of nighttime disturbances.
• He explains that sleep is an active state where the brain consolidates memories, regulates emotions, and clears toxic substances.
• Dr. Luthra reiterates that sleep is one of the three pillars of good health, along with nutrition and exercise.

Tana Whelan, Sleep Clinic Nurse, The University of Kansas Health System

• Tana Whelan lists common symptoms that prompt people to seek help at the sleep clinic, such as brain fog, slow thinking, and irritability.
• She explains the impact of age on sleep, noting that older people often have more sleep issues.

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