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<p>Introducing 34. Fix Hidden Sleep Issues, Supercharge Recovery & Upgrade Your Health from Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD.</p><p>Follow the show: <a href="https://drshah.com/">Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD</a></p><p dir="ltr">Sleep isn’t just about rest, it’s a critical pillar of metabolic health, cognitive function, and longevity. Poor sleep quality is linked to increased risks of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurodegeneration, and even cancer. In this episode of Extend, I break down how tracking your sleep can uncover hidden disorders, optimize recovery, and improve long-term health.</p> <p dir="ltr">I’ll share my personal struggle with undiagnosed sleep apnea and how data-driven sleep optimization completely transformed my energy, metabolism, and resilience. We’ll discuss the key warning signs of sleep disorders, including excessive daytime fatigue, morning headaches, and snoring, and why conditions like sleep apnea go undetected for years.</p> <p dir="ltr">Understanding sleep quality requires more than just tracking hours slept. I’ll explain the most critical sleep metrics, sleep efficiency, deep and REM sleep cycles, HRV (Heart Rate Variability), and nighttime oxygen levels, and how they reflect nervous system balance and recovery. We’ll also explore cutting-edge sleep tracking tools like Oura, Whoop, and advanced mattress sensors, plus at-home sleep studies for diagnosing apnea risk.</p> <p dir="ltr">If you’re serious about health and longevity, sleep tracking is non-negotiable… Tune in to learn how to upgrade your sleep and unlock peak performance!</p> <p dir="ltr">I Also Discuss:</p> <p dir="ltr">(00:19) Unlocking Better Health Through Sleep Monitoring</p> <p dir="ltr">(05:23) Snoring vs. Sleep Apnea: How to Identify the Warning Signs</p> <p dir="ltr">(07:27) The Best Sleep Trackers and What Your Data Actually Means</p> <p dir="ltr">(09:09) Key Sleep Metrics: Sleep Stages, HRV, and Sleep Efficiency Explained</p> <p dir="ltr">(11:39) Unlocking Your Highest Sleep Potential</p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr">Learn more about Dr. Shah:</p> <p dir="ltr"> Website: <a href= "https://www.drshah.com/">https://www.drshah.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Clinic: <a href= "https://www.next-health.com/">https://www.next-health.com/</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/">https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/</a></p><p>DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.</p>
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