Her House
Her House
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Celebrating innovations in female biology and health.
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The podcast emphasizes key topics in women's health such as cancer detection technologies, health equity, and advancements in medical imaging, with episodes like 'Innovating Mammograms for Better Detection' and 'Empowering Women through Health Technology' focusing on the latest breakthroughs and their implications.
Her House celebrates innovations that are shaping the future of women’s healthcare. For decades, medical research and clinical trials overlooked differences in women, assuming their bodies mirrored men’s.
If you’ve ever felt dismissed or been told, “it’s just hard being a woman,” you’re not alone. Thankfully, growing awareness, investment, and research are transforming how we understand, diagnose, and care for women.
We’re approaching a new era — one built for women’s health — and we can’t stop talking about it.
This episode explores the overlooked connection between sleep health and cardiovascular outcomes, especially for women. Dr. John Kim, ER physician and venture capitalist at Aphelion Capital (American Heart Association), shares insights into gender biases in diagnosing sleep disorders and the emerging technologies reshaping treatment.
Did you know?
Women are less likely to be referred for sleep apnea testing — even when they show symptoms.
Fatigue, mood shifts, and headaches in women are often misattributed to hormones or depression instead of sleep disorders.
Untreated sleep apnea puts serious strain on the heart.
When breathing repeatedly stops or slows during sleep, the heart works harder to supply oxygen — increasing cardiovascular risks over time.
Estrogen may play a protective role against sleep apnea.
After menopause, a woman’s risk increases — suggesting hormones are a key factor in sleep-related health changes.
Standard CPAP machines have only a 50% adherence rate.
Many patients find them too uncomfortable or claustrophobic — especially women, who may drop off early in treatment.
Personalized nerve stimulation treatments are on the horizon.
Startups are developing minimally invasive, tailor-fit sleep apnea devices that adapt to a person’s anatomy — with some aimed specifically at women’s needs.
Most sleep apnea marketing has targeted men — but women are a growing, underserved market.
New technologies aim to be more discreet, effective, and aesthetic to appeal to this overlooked group.
The American Heart Association is investing in sleep innovation.
Through its Cardiation fund with Aphelion Capital, it’s backing new technologies that improve sleep as a path to better heart health.
Connect with John:
- Visit: Aphelion Capital’s Website
- LinkedIn: Dr. John Kim
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Connect with Her House:
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit: Our Website
- LinkedIn: Her House: Built for Women’s Health
- Instagram: @herhouse.forwomenshealth
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