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Improving sleep and overcoming insomnia during midlife, perimenopause, menopause, and beyond with Professor Guy Leschziner
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In this episode, Katie speaks to Professor Guy Leschziner about why sleep can be so difficult for women during peri-menopause and menopause.
Guy Leschziner is a consultant neurologist and a Professor of Neurology and Sleep Medicine at King's College London. He is a published author with ongoing research interests in sleep disorders, including restless leg syndrome. And he's presented two series on the brain and sleep for BBC Radio. And you may recognise him from The Secrets of Sleep on Channel Four.
In this episode:
4:54 Hormones effect on sleep7:37 Sleep hygiene13:03 Nutrition and exercise14:52 Insomnia20:45 Restless legs syndrome25:18 Treatments for sleeplessness during menopause28:04 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for insomnia
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