You probably saw the headlines out of California as they sent a jolt through the sleep world as well as social media: Do common sleep medications increase your risk of dementia? In this episode we will:

• Review what the UCSF study actually found — and what the headlines got wrong
• Determine which medications are most often implicated (benzodiazepines vs Z-drugs vs trazodone)
• Take a deep dive into the three best studies on sleeping pills and dementia risk
• Find out why some large studies do show a connection… and others don’t
• Learn the real risks you should take seriously — even if dementia isn’t one of them
• Think about how doctors should actually practice prescribing sleep meds in older adults

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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• The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child

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This week marks the 7th month we have put out the Top 10 Sleep Threats Power Rankings, but it's the first time we have devoted an entire episode to the list. this week, we have a special guest assessor, Dr. Jade Wu. In this episode we will:

• Find out what Jade thinks are the top threats to your sleep
• Focus on mental health as a sleep detractor
• Learn more about the concept of FOMO or "fear of missing out" and how research is indicating it is a real threat to the sleep of many

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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• The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child

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Fear not, the Sleep Unplugged podcast is once again here to solve your holiday shopping dilemmas with some of my favorite sleep product companies. In this episode, we will explore a host of sleep-themed gift ideas and product recommendations. In this episode, we will feature the following products:

• SideSleeperZ slip-proof sleep mask
• Authenticity50 bedding
• Bee Ulmo honey
• BlueAir air purification systems (MiniRestful)
• Dagsmejan sleepwear
• Hästens mattresses and sleep products
• Honeydew Sleep pillows
• Loftie alarm clocks
• Moonbrew drink mix
• Natrol Sleep & Restore supplements
• Ozlo sleep earbuds
• Path water
• QuietOn noise cancelling sleep earbuds
• Sleeping Dove comforters
• Sleep Protein
• Truvaga vagal nerve stimulator
• WeLove Creations earplugs
• Zden

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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• Twitter: @drchriswinter
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• Threads: @drchriswinter
• Bluesky: @drchriswinter
• The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child

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