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Key takeaways


Sleep is crucial for healing, brain function, and mood.


Poor sleep is linked to chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes.


Better sleep improves health, focus, and well-being.


Understanding the powerful role of sleep is the first step toward reclaiming your health and vitality. Sleep influences nearly every aspect of your well-being—from your energy and focus during the day to how your body heals and protects itself over time. When sleep is consistently disrupted or insufficient, it can contribute to a wide range of health challenges, often in ways that aren’t immediately obvious. But when you prioritize and optimize your sleep, it can unlock profound improvements in how you feel, function, and even age.


Below, Dr. Kia Michel shares a doctor’s perspective on why addressing sleep is often the missing link to better long-term health and why it should be a cornerstone of any wellness journey.

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Key takeaways


Sleep is crucial for healing, brain function, and mood.


Poor sleep is linked to chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes.


Better sleep improves health, focus, and well-being.

Understanding the powerful role of sleep is the first step toward reclaiming your health and vitality. Sleep influences nearly every aspect of your well-being—from your energy and focus during the day to how your body heals and protects itself over time. When sleep is consistently disrupted or insufficient, it can contribute to a wide range of health challenges, often in ways that aren’t immediately obvious. But when you prioritize and optimize your sleep, it can unlock profound improvements in how you feel, function, and even age.


Below, Dr. Kia Michel shares a doctor’s perspective on why addressing sleep is often the missing link to better long-term health and why it should be a cornerstone of any wellness journey.

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Why Sleep Matters More Than You Think

Think of sleep as your body’s nightly tune-up. When you don’t get enough of it, it’s like skipping routine maintenance on your car—things start breaking down. Poor sleep isn’t just about feeling groggy; it’s linked to chronic illnesses like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and even Alzheimer’s.

Why Sleep Matters More Than You Think

Think of sleep as your body’s nightly tune-up. When you don’t get enough of it, it’s like skipping routine maintenance on your car—things start breaking down. Poor sleep isn’t just about feeling groggy; it’s linked to chronic illnesses like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and even Alzheimer’s.

"Chronic conditions sleep graphic"Sleep Foundation, [https://www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-health](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-health). Accessed 12/18/24.

"Chronic conditions sleep graphic"Sleep Foundation, [https://www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-health](https://www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-health). Accessed 12/18/24.

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A Doctor’s Perspective

In the 3-minute video below, Dr. Kia Michel shares why sleep is the foundation of better health. He explains how addressing sleep issues is often the missing piece in managing chronic conditions. For many of his patients, improving sleep has led to transformative changes—not just in their health, but in their outlook on life.


A Doctor’s Perspective

In the 3-minute video below, Dr. Kia Michel shares why sleep is the foundation of better health. He explains how addressing sleep issues is often the missing piece in managing chronic conditions. For many of his patients, improving sleep has led to transformative changes—not just in their health, but in their outlook on life.


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