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Your SportsPsychMDs, Armin and Torey, describe why sleep is essential to performance for athletes. From testosterone deficiency, which can reduce sex drive and libido, to numerous physical and mental health consequences described in this episode, sleep deprivation is commonly referred as a silent killer.
We break down the recent the ESPN article on a sleep deprivation epidemic within the NBA that has surfaced and is generating considerable attention. Many players, including Lebron James, have been vocal about the importance of sleep on their performance and how the rigor of the season in conjunction with frequent travel can adversely impact their ability to achieve high quality sleep.
We also provide useful insights on what to avoid, practical things you can do at home to make your bedroom space more compatible and ways in which we as physicians can help you achieve and sustain restful sleep to optimize your health and ultimately your performance.
Athletes featured: Tobias Harris, Lebron James, Andre Iguodala, Kent Bazemore
