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ForwardModule 6: Restorative Sleep
In this module, Dr. Jennifer Singh explains the science of sleep and its essential role in physical and mental health. The video outlines the four stages of sleep within each cycle, the recommended amount of sleep for adults, and the wide-ranging consequences of poor sleep—from impaired brain function and emotional instability to increased risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and dementia. Viewers are introduced to practical, evidence-based strategies to improve sleep quality, including sleep hygiene routines, relaxation techniques, and when to seek professional help. The module emphasizes that better sleep supports all other pillars of lifestyle medicine.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the structure and function of sleep cycles and the recommended amount of sleep for adults.
- Identify the health consequences of poor sleep and signs of inadequate rest.
- Apply evidence-based strategies to improve sleep hygiene and overall sleep quality.
Jennifer Singh, MD, DipABLM
Dr. Jennifer Singh is a doctor, wannabe-chef, wife and mom who is passionate about sharing the power of a plant-based diet and healthy lifestyle. Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Lifestyle Medicine, she is well-acquainted with the dismal health results of the Standard American Lifestyle. She uses her medical knowledge, cooking skills, and more than fifteen years of experience in graduate medical education to teach groups of all sizes and backgrounds about the life-changing power of plant-based nutrition and lifestyle-as-medicine. Currently, she develops Lifestyle Medicine curriculum in the LSU Health Shreveport School of Medicine core curriculum and leads lifestyle-centered shared medical appointments for cancer survivors.