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Sleep affects everything from energy levels and alertness, to mental health and the immune system. A good night’s sleep is one of the foundations of good health, but it’s also a complex process involving several distinct stages. That’s why we are featuring Sleep in Le Club this month.
Ask the Expert
Submit your questions on Sleep to Dr. Anu Tandon, respirologist and sleep medicine specialist at Women’s College Hospital.
Read the answers to last month’s questions on Environmental Health from the Environmental Health Team from Women’s College Hospital’s Environmental Health Clinic: Dr. Riina Bray, medical director Dr. Kathleen Kerr, staff physician and research liaison Dr. Alison Bested, staff physician and medical specialist liaison Dr. Lynn Marshall, staff physician and medical education liaison Dr. John Molot, staff physician and medical/legal liaison Gloria Fraser, nurse education co-ordinator Nancy Bradshaw, community outreach co-ordinator
Personal Stories
Read personal stories on health-care topics from Women’s Health Matters readers, or share your own health story.
You can learn more about Sleep and other health topics in our Health A-Z section. Search this extensive database section to retrieve descriptions of books and websites that have been reviewed by Women’s Health Matters’ staff. Health A-Z is also the place to look for feature articles on women’s health topics written by our staff.