Is sleep perfectionism making us more exhausted?
Madeleine Finlay speaks to consultant neurologist and sleep physician Dr Guy Leschziner to find out whether sleep tech is helping or hindering our chances of getting a good night’s sleep
October 17, 202417m 23s
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Show Notes
As the sleep tracking industry booms, some worry that it could be driving orthosomnia, the medical term for an unhealthy obsession with attaining perfect sleep, usually driven by a wearable device. Madeleine Finlay speaks to consultant neurologist and sleep physician Dr Guy Leschziner to find out whether this tech is helping or hindering our chances of maximising sleep’s health benefits. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sciencepod">theguardian.com/sciencepod</a>
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