Good sleep improves your mood, focus, learning and memory. Poor sleep not only negatively affects brain function, but it can also put you at higher risk for brain related diseases such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, depression and anxiety and memory issues. Dr. Rebecca Gottesman, chief of the stroke branch at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, joins House Calls to talk more about the health risks of not getting enough sleep, and what to do about it.
