• What is sleep apnoea?

  • Nov 22 2024
  • Length: 9 mins
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • We’ve all heard the term ‘sleep apnoea’ doing the rounds, but what does it really mean? And what does it have to do with weight and weight loss?

    Helen is joined in this bonus short episode by sleep specialist Dr Mark Perera, who tells us exactly what sleep apnoea is, who might be affected, and what you can do about it. He explains how being overweight can increase your chances of experiencing this condition, and just how beneficial achieving a healthier weight can be for your sleep and overall health.

    Dr Mark Perera is a GP and Men’s Health and Sleep Medicine Lead at Boots Online Doctor.

    Free resources from Boots Online Doctor:

    Weekly live webinars on weight loss from our friendly, expert team https://tinyurl.com/WL-webinars

    Online 10-week weight loss programme https://onlinedoctor.boots.com/weight-loss/10-week-weight-loss-programme/

    Credits:

    Host: Helen Thorn
    Co-host: Ruth Taylor
    Special guest: Dr Mark Perera
    Boots Online Doctor Producer: Leah Sienna Williams
    Producer: Oli Seymour
    Executive Producer: Izzie Clarke
    Music composed by: Leah Sienna Williams

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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