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Ep. 593 Reset Your Master Clock! – Why Morning Sunlight is the Secret to Better Nighttime Sleep | Menopause & Sleep
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Welcome to the latest Midlife Minute.
This week, we have a data-rich, sleep-focused masterclass episode for middle-aged women. Drawing on research, physiology, and my own perspective, I connect the dots between hormones, circadian rhythm, and lifestyle habits, highlighting the areas you need to pay attention to.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
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How sleep actively supports growth, immune function, and skeletal and muscular performance
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Why people who don’t sleep well tend to be more emotionally charged
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How, second to hot flashes, insomnia is one of the most commonly reported symptoms of perimenopause and menopause
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How REM sleep differs from non-REM sleep
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Why sleep is essential for brain detoxification
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How the suprachiasmatic nucleus controls circadian rhythm
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Why sleep quality tends to decline in midlife
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How poor sleep disrupts metabolic health
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