Why Sleep? Sleep benefits, challenges, and tips

Learn about the other pillar of health - sleep. Research has now provided evidence on the fundamental importance of sleeping well for health, well-being, and performance. Yet, many people know quite little about sleep, especially in comparison to the other pillars of health, such as good nutrition and physical activity.

In this presentation, you will learn about the benefits of sleep, the risks and consequences of sleep loss, and practical sleep hygiene tips that you can begin using right away.

BIO

Sheryl Guloy, PhD, is co-founder and president of Somnolence+, leading a team of sleep experts on a mission to promote sleep health and wellness through coaching programs, professional education, events, and innovations. Through Somnolence+, she works to provide people with strategies and tools to support and manage their sleep. Her work is informed by her expertise, research, and practice in human performance, educational technology, program development, and sleep. Her interest in sleep began when she sought to understand her own sleep patterns and realized that she was and is a true night owl. In regard to sleep, she has conducted research into the use of a mobile sleep app on sleep onset and insomnia. She is also a co-founder of the Sleep Well Network and the Somnolence Canada Foundation.

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