In our modern 24/7 fast paced world, sleep is often neglected as a pillar of a healthy lifestyle and is instead esteemed as an indulgence or optional activity. It is the last thing we get to at the end of a busy day and the first thing we sacrifice when a lack of time demands it. One in three adults in America don’t get enough sleep and are often desensitized to its significance accepting it as a “norm.” Some have even worn it as a “badge of honor” in the medical community. This topic is important because we can no longer ignore the utmost importance of sleep and the ill effects of sleep deprivation that are linked to an increased risk of accidents, errors, injuries, poor work performance and productivity, strained relationships, adverse medical conditions, and early death. The American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publicly declared insufficient sleep as a public health epidemic which also contributes to several other epidemics including Physician Burnout, Covid 19, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity and Cancer. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society urge healthcare personnel, industry leaders, individuals and families to prioritize sleep for the betterment of personal and societal health. This presentation will cover how a good night’s sleep is vital for optimal physical, mental, professional, and social well-being and will provide strategies to get good ZZZs. It will emphasize the need for attendees to wake up and make a change to their mindsets and daily schedules so they can consistently get proper rest to look their best, feel their best, be their best, and live their best lives.
Learning Objectives:
Following the completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to: