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Understanding Sleep’s Impact on Brain Function: Dr. Sudhir Kumar’s Expert Perspective | S2 E21
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In this episode of The Luke Coutinho Show, I am excited to bring you an insightful discussion with Dr. Sudhir Kumar, a well-known Neurologist at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. With a remarkable career spanning over 30 years, Dr. Sudhir specializes in stroke, epilepsy, dementia, infections, and nutritional deficiencies.
Join me as we uncover:
- Dr. Sudhir’s inspiring journey: From being diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis at 16 to becoming a marathon runner with a resting heart rate of 42
- Three main pillars of good health: Sleep, exercise, and nutrition in disease prevention and management
- Effects of sleep deprivation and oversleeping: Increased risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, high LDL cholesterol, obesity, and more
- Importance of circadian rhythm: Benefits of consistent sleep patterns and practical suggestions for night shift workers
- Health impact of excessive screen time: From vision problems to neurological effects on children; and practical solutions to manage screen time
And much more…
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