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Presenter: Aileen Burford-Mason PhD The New Nutrition Series, which has been running each Spring and Fall since 2003, is an up-to-date exploration of the critical role diet and supplements play in maintaining the health of our bodies and brains. Present-day diets often fail to provide enough of the essential nutrients—fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals—needed for peak performance. The New Nutrition examines how the body relies on these nutrients to carry out vital functions, such as converting food into energy, regulating blood pressure, promoting restful sleep, and preventing chronic conditions like memory loss and age-related bone deterioration. The webinars are designed to be useful to a broad audience. The series breaks down complex nutritional science into practical, easy-to-understand information, offering actionable advice on optimizing diet and supplements for better health. Webinar content is rooted in the latest scientific research, and will appeal to both laypersons and health professionals seeking timely, evidence-based insights into the rapidly evolving field of nutrition. Part 2 – A Good Night's Sleep Various studies worldwide have shown insomnia to affect between 10 and 30% of the population, with some reporting incidences as high as 50%–60%. As doctors have become more reluctant to prescribe sleeping pills because of their potential for negative side effects, interest has grown in non-pharmaceutical approaches to dealing with insomnia. In this talk, we explore the vital connection between nutrition and sleep, and how diet influences sleep quality and quantity. Key nutrients and natural health supplements that promote better sleep health are discussed.