Sleep Pills

Sleep Pills, where we dive into the complex world of sleep in plain language. In this episode we will discuss: What is Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia What evidence does dCBT-I has When is dCBT-I indicated What tools are there available for implementing dCBT-I Who may benefit from dCBT-I dCBT-I vs in person CBT-I If you have questions or comments, you can reach us at info@sleepne...

Sleep pills, the podcast where we dive into complex world of sleep in plain language. On this episode we discuss a highly effective, treatment for insomnia, backed by evidence and recommended in the international guidelines, that does not require medication: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) What is CBT-I? What is the difference between CBT-I and Sleep Hygiene? How does CBT-I works...

In this episode we discuss about the different environmental characteristics that help sleep better, including: Room temperature Darkness (does it need to be completely dark?) Silence (or sound?) The mattress and pillow Does smell mater? Can any smell be used to promote sleep? Presence of electronic equipment All of that and more will be discussed in this episode. If you have questions or comments...

Sleep pills, where we discuss the complex world of sleep in plain language. Today we discuss the current state of consumer technology to measure and promote sleep, including: What do sleep trackers measure? How accurate are they? What are the potential benefits of using them? What are the potential risks of using them? Are this trackers the same thing doctors use to evaluate sleep? What is the dif...

In this podcast we discuss the complex world of sleep in plain language. Today we will be talking about Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): What are the symptoms that people with OSA most frequently have? Do all patients with OSA snore? Does every person who snores have OSA? Does OSA may produce any daytime symptoms? What are the characteristics of people at the highest risk for OSA? Does OSA happen on...

Welcome to Sleep Pills, from The Sleep NeuoLab. In this episode we will be discussing: What is the Restless Legs Syndrome? What is the Periodic Limb Movement Disorder? What are the differences and similarities between them? How these conditions may impact sleep? What are the symptoms that patients more frequently present? What are the underlying processes that produce these conditions? How can the...

This podcast is sponsored by The Sleep NeuroLab. We discuss the complex world of sleep in plain language. During this episode we discuss changes in sleep that happen during the pregnancy and post-partum: How does sleep changes from before being pregnant, into each trimester of pregnancy? What factors affect women during pregnancy? What happens with sleep after the baby is born? Are all those chang...

Today we discuss changes that people with Autism may have and the impact on their families: What changes in sleep do people with ASD have? How are sensory hypersensitivity and sleep changes in people with ASD? What is the role of anxiety on the sleep issues that ASD people have? What can be done to improve sleep in ASD people? Are behavioral strategies adequate or even possible in people with ASD?...

Early adulthood can be a moment of self-discovery, development of autonomy and learning how to relate to other humans in a new dimension, but also can be challenging from many perspectives, including sleep. How to balance the study or leisure requirements with my own sleep needs? What are the consequences of getting along with very little sleep and "catching up later"? What impact sleep has on my...

Sleep and the aging brain What are the changes that sleep experiences as we grow older? Is there a relationship between sleep and the risk of dementia? What are the manifestations that dementia may have on sleep patterns? What is normal and abnormal with sleep when we grow older? What can I do to have a better sleep as I grow old? What is the impact on the family of sleep disruptions in patients w...

Sleep pills, where we dive into the complex world of sleep in plain language. In this episode we will be discussing the following issues and more. What is the relationship between sleep in chronic pain? What are the disorders most frequently associated with sleep disruption in chronic pain? What sleep related mechanisms may increase pain perception? How sleep impacts quality of life of patients wi...

Does sleep have any effect on people with ADHD? Can ADHD have sleep related symptoms? Does ADHD medication have any impact on sleep? What can I expect as a patient and what can I do about it? Do people with ADHD may have particular changes in sleep? Is sleep an important area that people with ADHD should take care of, as part of their treatment? If I sleep 8 hours does the time I do this have any...

On this episode we discuss what impact traumatic experiences may produce on sleep, both in acute and chronic situations, as well as the role that sleep has on the physiological process of overcoming trauma. What changes in sleep do people who experienced traumatic experiences? Are those changes different in acute and chronic situations? What are the consequences that sleep changes may have on affe...

Women face changes in hormones along the menstrual cycle that may have a significant impact on different areas of their life. Among them, changes in sleep may happen. Some particular periods represent moments of higher susceptibility to those sleep changes. We also explore what can be done to improve sleep in woman when it is related to hormonal changes. If you have questions about this topic or a...

In this episode we talk about the intersection between sleep and mood, particularly depression. What effect does sleep have in mood regulation? How are sleep duration and mood related? What changes does patients with depression may have on sleep? Do sleep interventions have a role in the treatment of depression?

In this episode we talk about complex behaviors that happen while sleeping, as sleep walking, enacting the nightmares, usually with behaviors that may be a danger for the person who perform it or the bed partner, and others. If you wish more information about the topics discussed, you can reach us at: info@sleepneurolab.com.

On this episode we talk about the bidirectional relationship between anxiety and sleep disturbances. How sleep interventions may improve anxiety? How anxiety may become a perpetuating factor for insomnia? What are the health consequences of the interplay between these two conditions? If you have questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us at: info@sleepneurolab.com

Sleep pills, the podcast where we dive into the complex world of sleep in plain language. This week we discuss about sleep during childhood and adolescence. Are there any particular characteristics of sleep during those periods? Why adolescents are at a particular risk for sleep disruption? Are there potential consequences of these sleep issues on health or on academic or physical performance? Wha...

Together we dive into the complex world of sleep in plain language. Today we talk about the sleep in shift workers, what characteristics it has, what are the particular challenges that they may have, the potential consequences for their health and what can be done to manage it, both improving performance during working hours, improving the potential impact on health and the quality of life in gene...

Sleep pills, where we talk about the complex world of sleep, in plain language. In this episode we discuss the bi-directional relationship between stress and sleep. How stress can impact sleep, what can be done to manage stress and be able to sleep better. For more information, you can contact us at info@sleepneurolab.com

Sleep pills, a brief dose of sleep medicine. We dive in the complex world of sleep in plain language. This week we discuss about the impact of caffeine and alcohol consumption on sleep and how to manage it. If you wish more information, you can reach us at info@sleepneurolab.com

On this program we explore the complex and bidirectional relationship between sleep and depression. Sponsored by The Sleep NeuroLab. For more information, please contact us at info@sleepneurolab.com

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César and Julio discuss what is insomnia and approaches to prevent and manage it. If questions or comments, you can reach us at: info@sleepneurolab.com

14th of March 2025 is World Sleep Day. On 2025 the focus is: Make Sleep Health a Priority. Sleep is essential to health. Sleep health is multidimensional and means a lot more than "enough sleep" #worldsleepday