Preserving eyesight and vision is crucial for enhancing quality of life as compromised eyesight can make it difficult to perform daily activities. Performance on a Snellen chart can vary based on the time of day and level of fatigue, highlighting the need for regular eye care.
In the first half of the night, the majority of the time spent sleeping consists of deep non-REM sleep. However, in the second half of the night, there is more rapid eye movement sleep and stage two non-REM sleep. Lack of sleep and long shifts have been linked to medical errors in the emergency room and decreased productivity in the workplace.
The conversation delves into the topic of radiation exposure during medical procedures: where the risks lie, the future of the scans, and how to ensure you’re keeping yourself safe.
The speaker discusses the importance of yearly health evaluations, including getting medical scans that test for things that are not covered in a typical doctor's visit, and how it can lead to qualification for health insurance discounts.
The speaker recommends checking out their website for a protocol to help with jet lag and shift work. They suggest taking magnesium for sleep.
CT and PET scanners are the biggest sources of radiation in medical settings but x-rays at the dentist are relatively low. Fluoroscopy provides high doses and requires careful coverage.