In this episode of ‘Prevent the Preventable’ we speak to David Lee, clinical director at Sleep Unlimited.

Dave discusses the importance of sleep in the context of managing blood pressure and how it could potentially help to prevent brain haemorrhages. He also discusses how sleep can benefit those who have already had a haemorrhagic stroke and aid their recovery.

A massive thank you to Dave Lee for supporting this episode.

Key Takeaways:

• Why do we sleep?
• What is happening to our bodies when we sleep?
• The impact of not getting enough good sleep
• How we can improve our sleep and therefore our health.

Resources:

• Learn more about the Natalie Kate Moss Trust: www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk
• To learn more about Dave Lee and his work at Sleep Unlimited www.sleepunlimited.co.uk
• To read Dave’s Book ‘Teaching the world to sleep’ - access now
• Keep up to date with what the trust are up to on, follow on social media:

Instagram , Facebook , Linkedin

• Find out more about the work at Manchester University and The Geoffrey Jefferson Research Centre

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Chapters:
00:00 - Jingle
00:38 - Episode Introduction
02:19 - Who is Dave Lee and how does he help people with sleep?
05:40 - Why sleep is so important?
08:57 - How much sleep do you need?
09:40 - Recovering from a brain injury and sleep
12:33 - What happens to your body during the different stages of sleep
15:58 - How poor sleep can impact your physical health in the short term and long term and can lead to high blood pressure
21:50 - The link between lifestyle and your health
23:06 - Sponsor Ad: Colony Coworking
24:10 - The importance of maintaining your circadium rhythm when working on shifts
28:28 - The impact of sunlight on your sleep
30:29 - The impact of the modern lifestyle on our sleep and our health
40:19 - Sponsor Ad: Hugh James Solicitors
40:53 - How does sleep benefit the rehabilitation of those who have had a brain injury
47:47 - What are some easy steps you can take to improve your sleep?
59:43 - Closing Quickfire Questions

Welcome to the second episode of the Prevent the Preventable Podcast.

In this episode, Host and NKMT Director, Fiona Moss is joined by Dr. Adam Greenstein, a leading expert in cardiovascular health, to explore an important topic: how checking your blood pressure could save your life.

Dr. Greenstein walks us through the basics of blood pressure—what it is, how it works, and why it’s so crucial to monitor it regularly. We also dive into the serious effects of high blood pressure, from brain haemorrhages to heart disease to stroke, and uncover the common causes behind this "silent killer."

This episode aims to empower listeners with the knowledge and tools they need to take control of their health through simple, proactive measures like regular blood pressure checks.

Key Takeaways
- What is blood pressure, and how does it affect your body?
- The dangers of high blood pressure, including its link to brain haemorrhage, heart disease and strokes and countless other conditions.
- What causes high blood pressure and the common risk factors.
- Who is most at risk for developing high blood pressure.
- Simple lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
- Why regular blood pressure monitoring is essential for maintaining long-term health.

Special Thanks
A massive thank you to Dr. Adam Greenstein for sharing his invaluable expertise in this episode. Dr. Greenstein is passionate about spreading awareness on the importance of cardiovascular health and the small, daily actions we can all take to live longer, healthier lives.

For more information on Dr. Greenstein’s work, visit https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/adam.greenstein

Resources
- Learn more about the Natalie Kate Moss Trust
- Keep up to date with what the trust are up to on, follow on social media:
Instagram , Linkedin
- Find our more about The Natalie Kate Moss Trust Prevention Campaign

Subscribe & Review
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us continue spreading the word, preventing health complications before they start and ultimately saving lives.

Sponsors
Hugh James Solicitors
Colony Coworking

Chapters
00:00 - Jingle
00:39 - Episode Introduction
02:14 - Introduction to our guest, Adam Greenstein
06:23 - What is blood pressure?
10:03 - What is high blood pressure?
14:21 - What do you do if you have high blood pressure?
16:53 - How much does your lifestyle influence your blood pressure?
17:35 - The link between obesity and high blood pressure
21:30 - Lifestyle vs Genetics?
22:40 - You can be healthy and still have high blood pressure
24:16 - Checking your blood pressure is a simple test
26:30 - Sponsors ad: Hugh James Solicitors
27:05 - Narrative is not just an older person's problem - it affects everyone
30:40 - Considering your blood pressure as part of your wellbeing routine
34:23 - Sponsors ad: Colony Coworking
35:21 - How does high blood pressure cause a brain haemorrhage?
39:55 - How to measure your blood pressure properly?
45:05 - The best thing you can do for your health is to keep your blood pressure normal
46:26 - The connection between blood pressure and dementia
54:18 - How often should you get your blood pressure checked?
57:52 - Closing quickfire question

Welcome to this First Episode of the Prevent the Preventable Podcast.

In this opening episode of the Prevent the Preventable podcast, guest host Jen Grieves interviews Director of the Natalie Kate Moss Trust (NKMT), Fiona Moss.

Fiona shares the deeply personal and heartbreaking story behind why the trust was founded, its powerful initiatives, NKMT’s ongoing partnership with Manchester University and what the phrase "Prevent the Preventable" really means and how it supports the charity's mission to save more lives from Brain Haemorrhage.

By subscribing to the Prevent the Preventable podcast you will not only be first to hear each episode but you will be supporting this podcast to grow and the more we grow the more people we can reach and the more lives we save.

…quite simply by subscribing, you are saving lives! So, have you subscribed yet?

Key Takeaways:

• The story behind the start of The Natalie Kate Moss Trust.
• The trust’s collaboration with Manchester University to advance research into better treatments following a brain haemorrhage.
• Understanding the term "Prevent the Preventable" and how it applies to everyday health choices.
• The importance of taking proactive steps to live longer and healthier lives.
• What to expect from the podcast.

Special Thanks:

A massive thank you to Jen Grieves for supporting this episode. Jen is the host of her own podcast, Type 1 on 1, which dives into the obscure, complex, and often challenging world of life with type 1 diabetes.

To learn more about Jen and to listen to her podcast, visit her website: www.missjengrieves.com or follow her on Instagram

Resources:

• Learn more about the Natalie Kate Moss Trust: www.nataliekatemoss.co.uk
• Keep up to date with what the trust are up to on, follow on social media:

Instagram , Facebook , Linkedin

• Find out more about the work at Manchester University and The Geoffrey Jefferson Research Centre

Subscribe & Review:

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review. Your feedback helps us continue spreading the word, preventing health complications before they start and ultimately saving lives.