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Power Down to Power Up (ft. Dr. Jeffrey Durmer)

By: Jeffrey Durmer, MD, PhD

  •  Reading time: 2 min (Video Time: 1 hour 1 min)

Published: Aug 31, 2018

Poor sleep has become an epidemic concern in the United States. Roughly half of the American population are struggling with sleep problems derived from some combination of stress, lifestyle and clinical conditions. Employers have begun to recognize the corrosive effect that poor sleep has on performance, health and decision-making, and are responding by offering initiatives designed to give employees the tools they need to relax and remove the barriers, both mental and medical, that prevent restorative sleep.

Takeaways:

  • How to identify and address the most common sleep problems that impact workforce populations
  • The basics of mindfulness training at work and how this promotes physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
  • How mindfulness practices and restorative sleep work together to accelerate health and wellbeing initiatives
  • The benefits to individuals and employers that successfully implement healthy sleep and lifestyle initiatives in the workplace

About the Author

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Systems Neuroscientist, Neurologist, Sleep Medicine Physician, President and CEO of Limbico Health

Dr. Jeffrey Durmer is a renowned systems neuroscientist, neurologist, and sleep medicine physician with extensive expertise in sleep-health technology. He has over 20 years of experience in the field, having studied the neurophysiology of sleep and circadian rhythms at the University of Pennsylvania. President and CEO of Limbico Health.

Dr. Durmer has a proven track record in developing and implementing innovative digital healthcare solutions for sleep-related disorders. His expertise extends to various industries, including healthcare systems, elite sports, and high-stress environments. He has been involved in numerous research projects, including the NIH-funded Sleep SMART trial and the OSAFE investigation, to study the impact of sleep disorders on health and performance. He was also the co-founder of Nox Health.

In addition to his research and clinical work, Dr. Durmer has held leadership positions in various professional organizations, including the Georgia Association of Sleep Professionals and the Restless Legs Foundation. He has also served as the Sleep Performance Director for the United States Olympic Weightlifting team and other sports organizations. His contributions to the field of sleep medicine have been recognized through his numerous publications and awards.

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