Health, memory, safety, and the cultural significance of sleep
The brain, jet lag, caffeine, and aging and how they influence sleep
Achieving better rest and heatlh, and knowing when to seek treatment
Continuing Medical Education for Physicians
Video Highlights
Sleep researchers are discovering how sleep is vital for learning and memory, and how lack of sleep impacts our health, safety, and longevity. (6:13)
Balancing the demands of work and parenthood, Kirsten explores how developing sleep routines in her children can help ensure a lifetime of healthy sleep habits. (4:49)
Margaret describes her lifelong struggle with insomnia. (1:27)
Dr. Janet Mullington discusses how studies suggest a link between sleep deprivation and increased risk for cardiovascular disease. (0:31)
Because their body rhythms drift in a later direction, many teens struggle to wake up for school. Matt decides that it is time to address this problem at his school. (4:12)
Dr. Lawrence Epstein discusses what to expect from a sleep evaluation and sleep study. (1:39)
Dr. Charles Czeisler discusses the link between motor vehicle accidents and tired drivers. (0:42)
Sleep problems are not inevitable as we age, though individuals need to pay attention to healthy sleep habits. (4:22)
Dr. Stephen Amira discusses how an individual might decide whether to choose sleep medication, a behavioral approach, or a combination of the two. (1:31)
