Five Rivers of Health
Five Rivers of Health is a Heald podcast about the five things that actually drive long-term health: Sleep, Behavior & Engagement, Nutrition, Movement, and Medication. We also look at how data can make managing your health easier.
The show is hosted by members of Heald’s care and founding team, with physicians, researchers, coaches, and other guests joining most episodes. Topics range from metabolic health and diabetes to nutrition, lifestyle, and prevention, always grounded in what’s practical, not just what’s ideal in theory.
Five Rivers of Health connects clinical knowledge with everyday choices, so better health feels less complicated.
Five Rivers of Health
Smartwatches & Sleep: A Doctor's take on their accuracy
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Are smartwatches really accurate when it comes to tracking your sleep?
In this episode of the Five Rivers Podcast, host Preetpal Singh sits down with Dr. Shilpa Pandey, a pediatric pulmonary and sleep specialist, to break down the truth behind sleep-tracking technology.
Millions of people rely on wearable devices to monitor their sleep quality, sleep stages, and overall wellness. But how accurate are they? And can they help people with Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and chronic fatigue get better sleep? In This Episode, We Cover:
- How smartwatches and fitness trackers measure sleep
- Why sleep tracking data might be misleading
- The difference between REM sleep, deep sleep, and light sleep
- The role of sleep in diabetes management and weight loss
- The importance of sleep hygiene for people with Type 2 diabetes
- When you should see a sleep doctor Why This Matters?
Sleep plays a crucial role in blood sugar regulation, insulin resistance, and metabolic health. If you're managing diabetes, obesity, or general wellness, understanding your sleep patterns can make a huge difference. But should you trust smartwatches and fitness trackers to give you the full picture? Dr. Shilpa Pandey breaks it all down with real scientific insights and practical tips for better sleep and overall health.
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