by Olena Santangeli, PhD Medicine | Mar 6, 2025 | Adult Sleep
As a neuroscientist and sleep consultant specializing in adult sleep and insomnia, I often hear from clients who feel exhausted, struggle to lose weight, and experience intense cravings. Many believe that diet and exercise alone determine metabolic health, but one...
by Olena Santangeli, PhD Medicine | Jan 17, 2025 | Adult Sleep
Managing blood sugar levels isn’t just about avoiding diabetes or maintaining a healthy weight—it plays a significant role in the quality of your sleep and mental well-being. Blood sugar fluctuations throughout the day can affect your energy levels, mood, and...
by Olena Santangeli, PhD Medicine | Nov 7, 2024 | Adult Sleep
Creating and sticking to healthy sleep habits is foundational for your health and wellness. Quality sleep is key to how we function day-to-day and can reduce the risk of long-term health issues. Better sleep habits can transform your life by improving focus, mood, and...
by Olena Santangeli, PhD Medicine | Aug 29, 2024 | Adult Sleep
We’ve all been there: the alarm rings, and your first instinct is to reach for the snooze button, hoping that an extra 5 or 10 minutes will make getting out of bed easier. But instead of feeling refreshed, you wake up even more tired and groggy. Why does this happen?...
by Olena Santangeli, PhD Medicine | Feb 7, 2024 | Adult Sleep
As I navigated the early stages of motherhood, I found myself amid a fog that seemed to cloud my once sharp memory and quick decision-making abilities. This experience, is often playfully referred to as “Mommy Brain”. Have you ever walked into a room and...
by Olena Santangeli, PhD Medicine | Dec 7, 2023 | Adult Sleep
If you’re wondering how to recover from bad sleep, you’re not alone. Many of us experience nights where rest feels like a distant dream, leaving us searching for ways to regain our energy and focus. Whether it’s a late-night worry, a teething...
