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)