Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective and ability to demystify sleep, all of which he brings to Sleep Unplugged.
Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
#174 - Hydration and Sleep: It's In The Water
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We talk endlessly about caffeine, alcohol, and sleep—but what about plain old water? In this episode, we will:
- Dive deep into the fascinating relationship between hydration and sleep quality
- Explore how dehydration disrupts sleep architecture—raising heart rate, cortisol, and even airway resistance
- Learn how hydration supports thermoregulation, helps maintain slow-wave sleep, and prevents the dry-mouth awakenings familiar to CPAP users and frequent flyers
- Break down the latest research, from studies showing that short sleepers have higher urine osmolality
- Find out strategies for timing and optimizing hydration for better nights
Produced by: Maeve Winter
Music by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reserved
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- The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child
Thanks for listening and sleep well!
