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Welcome to this week’s Midlife Minute, where we’re taking a closer look at sleep—one of the most frequently asked-about topics. Stay tuned as I walk through the science, the hormones, and the everyday habits that can make or break your sleep quality, especially in midlife.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
Various risk factors for poor sleep
How consistently getting less than 5 hours of sleep increases the risk of obesity
What actually happens in each stage of sleep
How circadian receptors throughout the body influence sleep and metabolism
How eating late at night disrupts melatonin, cortisol, and digestive circadian rhythms
Why melatonin is far more than just a sleep hormone
Reasons why sleep becomes more challenging for women in perimenopause and menopause
Lifestyle, nutrition, and supplement strategies that can improve sleep quality
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