Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard Power of Sleep with Restonic

Sleep Health 14 | Bed Partners

Loading player...
In this episode, Dr. Alison Bentley discusses the critical aspects of the sleep environment and its impact on sleep quality, and explains the four essential components for falling asleep.

Dr. Bentley emphasises the importance of understanding individual sleep needs, including genetic factors that determine sleep duration and timing preferences, and addresses the impact of bed partners on sleep quality; including considerations for couples with different sleep needs and the effects of pets sharing the bed.
30 Jan English South Africa Health & Fitness · Home & Garden

Other recent episodes

Sleep Health 13 | Teen Sleep Secrets: Unlocking the Power of Sleep

This conversation discussed sleep health, particularly focusing on teenagers and their sleep patterns. Dr. Alison Bentley, from the Restonic Ezintsha Sleep Clinic, led the discussion with Amy-Dewes-Goulborn (counselor at Bryanston High School) and Gershom Aitchison (headmaster of Edu Inc. Private School). The conversation covered several key areas: daytime napping for…
27 Jan 1 hr 06 min

Sleep Health 12 | CPAP Alternative Treatment Options

In this episode, Dr. Alison Bentley presents a comprehensive overview of non-CPAP treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea. She explains that while CPAP is often considered the primary treatment for severe sleep apnea, there are alternative treatment options available. Dr. Bentley emphasises that sleep apnea often has multiple causes, and…
5 Jan 57 min

Sleep Health 11 | Holidays and Sleep

In this episode, Dr. Alison Bentley discusses how holidays affect sleep patterns. She identifies three main categories of sleep changes during holidays: improved sleep, unchanged sleep, and worsened sleep. She explains that sleep improvement often occurs for those with work-related sleep deprivation, night owls, and people traveling from high to…
20 Dec 2024 29 min

Sleep Health 10 | Exams and Sleep

In this episode, we discuss the importance of sleep for effective studying and learning. Dr. Alison Bentley explains how sleep is crucial for memory formation, consolidation, and recall. She emphasises that compromising sleep can significantly impair one's ability to concentrate, focus, and retain information. Dr. Bentley covers various aspects of…
20 Oct 2024 23 min

Sleep Health 09 | Sleep and Mental Health

In this episode, Dr. Alison Bentley discusses the relationship between sleep and mental health, particularly focusing on anxiety and depression. Dr. Bentley explains how insomnia and other sleep disorders, like sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome, can contribute to the development of mood disorders, as well as how existing mental…
20 Oct 2024 43 min
All episodes