Health Recoded
Hosted by a nurse, Health Recoded breaks down complex health topics into clear, human explanations that actually make sense. Each episode explores what’s happening inside the body — from hormones and metabolism, to stress and emotions — and explains how those systems show up in real life.
This podcast isn’t about quick fixes or medical fear-mongering. It’s about understanding your body, building health literacy, and creating a calmer, more confident relationship with your health. Whether you’re navigating symptoms, trying to make sense of medical information, or just want to understand your body better, Health Recoded is here to help you connect the dots.
Here is where we start making healthcare, human care.
*This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner.*
Health Recoded
How Caffeine, Stress, and Screens affect Sleep
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In this episode, we break down sleep and how different things can disrupt it.
We will cover:
- How sleep works in the brain
- How caffeine, stress, and digital screens can alter sleep
- Nursing tips to help improve your sleep
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:39 Anatomy of Sleep
05:17 Caffeine
07:41 Stress
09:48 Screens
11:36 Nursing tips to help improve your sleep
16:23 Key Takeaway
This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for guidance provided directly by your own medical practitioner.
Resources:
https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/public-education/brain-basics/brain-basics-understanding-sleep
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/nutrition/caffeine-and-sleep
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/caffeine/art-20045678#:~:text=Up%20to%20400%20milligrams%20
https://www.thensf.org/screen-use-disrupts-precious-sleep-time/