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Podcast: Pain Science Podcast
Episode: Episode 67 | Dr. Katie Siengsukon: Can Better Sleep Contribute to Less Pain?
Description: Sleep has an important role in our body's functions. We spend one-third of our lives sleeping and in that time of sleep, our bodies become refreshed and re-energized. Kansas Medical Center Associate Professor Katie Siengsukon believes that poor sleep affects the immune system, tissue healing, cardiovascular health and can even be the cause of Alzheimer 's disease. Learn why for chronic pain patients, addressing sleep issues is more important than addressing the pain issues. Better sleep means better health and lesser pain. Sign up for the latest episode at www.drjoetatta.com/podcasts. Love the sh...