We’ve all heard the term ‘sleep apnoea’ doing the rounds, but what does it really mean? And what does it have to do with weight and weight loss?

Helen is joined in this bonus short episode by sleep specialist Dr Mark Perera, who tells us exactly what sleep apnoea is, who might be affected, and what you can do about it. He explains how being overweight can increase your chances of experiencing this condition, and just how beneficial achieving a healthier weight can be for your sleep and overall health.

Dr Mark Perera is a GP and Men’s Health and Sleep Medicine Lead at Boots Online Doctor.

Free resources from Boots Online Doctor:

Weekly live webinars on weight loss from our friendly, expert team https://tinyurl.com/WL-webinars 

Online 10-week weight loss programme https://onlinedoctor.boots.com/weight-loss/10-week-weight-loss-programme/

Credits:

Host: Helen Thorn 
Co-host: Ruth Taylor 
Special guest: Dr Mark Perera
Boots Online Doctor Producer: Leah Sienna Williams 
Producer: Oli Seymour
Executive Producer: Izzie Clarke
Music composed by: Leah Sienna Williams

We’ve all heard the term ‘sleep apnoea’ doing the rounds, but what does it really mean? And what does it have to do with weight and weight loss?
Helen is joined in this bonus short episode by sleep specialist Dr Mark Perera, who tells us exactly what sleep apnoea is, who might be affected, and what you can do about it. He explains how being overweight can increase your chances of experiencing this condition, and just how beneficial achieving a healthier weight can be for your sleep and overall health.
Dr Mark Perera is a GP and Men’s Health and Sleep Medicine Lead at Boots Online Doctor.
Free resources from Boots Online Doctor:
Weekly live webinars on weight loss from our friendly, expert team https://tinyurl.com/WL-webinars 
Online 10-week weight loss programme https://onlinedoctor.boots.com/weight-loss/10-week-weight-loss-programme/
Credits:
Host: Helen Thorn  Co-host: Ruth Taylor  Special guest: Dr Mark Perera Boots Online Doctor Producer: Leah Sienna Williams  Producer: Oli Seymour Executive Producer: Izzie Clarke Music composed by: Leah Sienna Williams

If you're trying to lose weight, you're probably fed up of all the noise out there. Maybe you don’t know where to start or feel like you’ve tried everything and haven’t seen the long-term success you’re hoping for.

That's why we've created Weight Loss 360° with Boots Online Doctor. Get straightforward evidence-based tips, advice and information from experts you can trust. We'll demystify weight loss and give you practical, realistic tools to help you lose weight long term for a healthier, happier you.

Join host, Helen Thorn – comedian, author and host of the Scummy Mummies podcast – as she talks to our experts about everything from diet culture and mindset to sleep and stress. She’ll also share her own experiences of a successful journey to long-lasting weight loss. 

Full episodes will be released every Wednesday from 9 October, with bitesize shorts following each Friday from 11 October.

If you're trying to lose weight, you're probably fed up of all the noise out there. Maybe you don’t know where to start or feel like you’ve tried everything and haven’t seen the long-term success you’re hoping for.
That's why we've created Weight Loss 360° with Boots Online Doctor. Get straightforward evidence-based tips, advice and information from experts you can trust. We'll demystify weight loss and give you practical, realistic tools to help you lose weight long term for a healthier, happier you.
Join host, Helen Thorn – comedian, author and host of the Scummy Mummies podcast – as she talks to our experts about everything from diet culture and mindset to sleep and stress. She’ll also share her own experiences of a successful journey to long-lasting weight loss. 
Full episodes will be released every Wednesday from 9 October, with bitesize shorts following each Friday from 11 October.

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