Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions, and Strategies Teach-Out

In this module, we’ll hear from experts in Sleep Medicine about establishing an awareness of the importance of sleep. Experts will discuss the history of sleep science and what we know about the effects of sleep loss on individuals and communities.

The conservation of sleep has been vital for all species throughout the history of evolution. Humans spend one-third of their lives sleeping. This shows the significant role sleep plays in our lives as a tool for survival. In this video, Dr. Chervin and Dr. O’Brien discuss theories about the importance of sleep and address some of the current research being done to answer these sleep-related mysteries.