Physician executive Carlos Nunez discusses his article "Why sleep is the missing pillar in modern health care," emphasizing the urgent need to treat sleep as essential to overall wellness alongside diet and exercise. Carlos explains how poor sleep contributes to chronic conditions, highlights the scale of untreated sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea, and underscores the lifesaving benefits of timely diagnosis and CPAP therapy. He also outlines how digital health tools, wearable technology, home testing, and AI-driven platforms are transforming access to sleep care, making it more personalized and patient-centered. Listeners will take away actionable strategies for improving sleep health, embracing technology, and closing the gap between awareness and effective treatment.

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