‘Pillow parade’ held at Chennai junction to highlight importance of sleep health
The Hindu
Marking World Sleep Day, which fell on March 14, 2025, and to highlight the importance of sleep health, Apollo Specialty Hospital, Vanagaram, organised a ‘sleep chain’ on Friday, at the Vanagaram junction.
Marking World Sleep Day, which fell on March 14, 2025, and to highlight the importance of sleep health, Apollo Specialty Hospital, Vanagaram, organised a ‘sleep chain’ on Friday, at the Vanagaram junction. The initiative brought together doctors and nurses holding pillows with messages on the importance of sleep, a press release said.
This year’s theme, ‘Make Sleep Health a Priority’, is a reminder that sleep is not a luxury but a biological necessity, and the sleep chain was to serve as a reminder that poor sleep is linked to heart disease, diabetes, weakened immunity, and mental health issues.
Commander Karthik Madesh, HOD & Clinic Head, Institute of Sleep Health, Apollo Speciality Hospitals-Vanagaram said, “This initiative is our way of reminding the public that good sleep is critical to good health.” Prabhash Prabhakaran, HOD & Senior Consultant, Neurology, said, “Sleep is a fundamental pillar of health, yet its significance is often underestimated.By raising awareness about sleep disorders and advocating for healthy sleep practices, we can contribute to a healthier society.”
N.E.K. Murthy, Chairman of Thiruverkadu Municipality participated, as did other senior doctors from the hospital.
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