A Better Night's Sleep

Learn about how chronic pain can interfere with sleep (and what to do about it) with special guest CPT Tracy Beegen (host of the Living Beyond Pain podcast). The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, nor the U.S. Government Email your sleep questions: dha.connected-health@mail.mil Twitter: @MilitaryHealth (https://twitter.com/militaryhealth) Facebook:...

Our #1 listener question is: “Why do I wake up in the middle of the night and how can I get back to sleep?” Dr. Jon Olin and Dr. Julie Kinn discuss this common problem and some simple solutions. Email your sleep questions: dha.connected-health@mail.mil Twitter: @MilitaryHealth (https://twitter.com/militaryhealth) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/militaryhealth Defense Health Agency podcasts, mobile apps and other free resources: https://health.mil/connectedhealth The views expressed in...

20 Sleep Paralysis Dr. Olin returns to talk about sleep paralysis with Dr. Julie Kinn. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, nor the U.S. Government Email your sleep questions: dha.connected-health@mail.mil Twitter: @MilitaryHealth (https://twitter.com/militaryhealth) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/militaryhealth Defense Health Agency podcasts, mobile apps and other...

Special guest LT COL Jacob Collen joins Dr. Julie Kinn to help you strategize how to get the best sleep when travelling. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, nor the U.S. Government Email your sleep questions: dha.connected-health@mail.mil Twitter: @MilitaryHealth (https://twitter.com/militaryhealth) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/militaryhealth Defense Health...

Get tips from experts on overcoming the great struggle: how to get to sleep! The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, nor the U.S. Government DHA Connected Health Defense Health Agency https://health.mil/podcasts dha.connected-health@mail.mil Twitter: @DHAConnected (https://twitter.com/DHAConnected) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DHAConnectedHealth A Better Night’s...

COL Brian Robertson and Dr. Julie Kinn answer listener questions about sleep apnea and using CPAP machines. Learn about "breath juice" issues, your rights when traveling with CPAP, whether to invest in a small travel machine, and COL Robertson's thoughts on surgery. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, nor the U.S. Government To view captions for this podcast, please...

Dr. Jon Olin and Dr. Julie Kinn answer listener questions on preventing nighttime awakenings and on age-related sleep issues. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, nor the U.S. Government To view captions for this podcast, please access this episode via our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmhVa0ex4AA) TDHA Connected Health Defense Health Agency...

Dr. Jon Olin and Dr. Julie Kinn respond to a listener question about preparing for shift work, night work, and unusual schedules. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, nor the U.S. Government To view captions for this podcast, please access this episode via our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1wQMgdf3tE) DHA Connected Health Defense Health Agency...

The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, nor the U.S. Government DHA Connected Health Defense Health Agency https://health.mil/podcasts dha.connected-health@mail.mil Twitter: @DHAConnected (https://twitter.com/DHAConnected) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DHAConnectedHealth

COL Brian Robertson (Walter Reed National Military Medical Center) tells Dr. Julie Kinn how allergies and reflux affect sleep and insomnia. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, nor the U.S. Government To view closed captions for this episode, please visit our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa5M-qthNI0. DHA Connected Health Defense Health Agency...

COL Brian Robertson (Walter Reed National Military Medical Center) and Dr. Julie Kinn discuss how sleep changes throughout childhood and what parents need to know to help their kids and teens develop healthy sleep habits. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, nor the U.S. Government To view captions for this podcast, please access this episode via our YouTube channel...

Thank you for your support of season one of the “A Better Night’s Sleep” podcast. We’re looking forward to bringing you season two in August 2018, with topics like allergies, pediatric sleep issues, and answers to listener questions. Email your sleep questions: dha.connected-health@mail.mil To view captions for this podcast, please access this episode via our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mChnhDNkG4). Twitter: @MilitaryHealth (https://twitter.com/militaryhealth) Facebook:...

Dr. Jon Olin answers your questions! Hear his advice on the snooze button, naps, sleep apnea, best sleeping positions, and tips for buying a mattress. Dr. Olin is the Medical Director of the Evans Army Community Sleep Lab at Fort Carson, Colorado, and he is joined by the Defense Health Agency’s Dr. Julie Kinn. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, nor the U.S....

Dr. Jon Olin and Dr. Julie Kinn talk about Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) and how it affects sleep. Jon describes the current research on RLS, the best way to treat it, and the advice he would give a patient. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, nor the U.S. Government To view captions for this podcast, please access this episode via our YouTube channel...

Jon breaks down the myths and truths of narcolepsy, including how common it is, symptoms, and what it can look like in military service members and veterans. Jon and Julie then discuss the research on the best evidence-based methods of treating this rare but serious disorder. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, nor the U.S. Government To view captions for this...

DHA Connected Health Defense Health Agency https://health.mil/podcasts dha.connected-health@mail.mil Twitter: @DHAConnected (https://twitter.com/DHAConnected) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DHAConnectedHealth The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, nor the U.S. Government The docs (Drs. Jon Olin and Julie Kinn) talk about nightmares, including the role of stress,...

Jon reminds Julie and the listeners about the different kinds of sleep apneas: obstructive (more common) and central (less common). He then describes a variety of evidence-based treatment options, including Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, nor the U.S. Government DHA Connected Health Defense Health Agency...

Julie learns that a sleep study is not research on sleep. Jon explains how clinicians observe a patient's sleep throughout the night, primarily to diagnose sleep apneas. Jon tells listeners exactly what to expect before, during, and after a sleep study and describes a few different options. Jon and Julie then discuss the difference between obstructive and central sleep apneas, and how they relate to insomnia and other issues. Hosts: Drs. Julie Kinn and Jonathan Olin. The views expressed in...

Julie tries to stump Jon by asking how he would treat the insomnia and sleep conditions of a few hypothetical military service members and veterans. These clinical examples focus on post-deployment sleep issues, health conditions, use of caffeine, relationship issues, trauma, PTSD, and more. With Drs. Julie Kinn and Jonathan Olin. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense,...

Jon and Julie describe a variety of over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription, and prescription medications that are commonly used for sleep and insomnia. Jon explains how these are used, and what the research says about their effectiveness. The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of Defense, nor the U.S. Government DHA Connected Health Defense Health Agency https://health.mil/podcasts...