Sleep 101: The A to Zzz's of Digestive Health and Sleep
The Gastro Girl Podcast
11/02/21
•33m
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It's easy to forget how important a good night's sleep is in our busier than ever lives. Who has time to sleep 8 hours a day? According to this week's guest, Dr. Cathy Goldstein, Associate Professor of Neurology at University of Michigan Sleep Disorders Center, it's important enough to make the time! Hear what Dr. Goldstein has to say about the effects of sleep on our digestive health and tips on how to improve the quality of your sleep at night.
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