Video Podcasts

Overview:
Sleep is not just beneficial -- it is important for survival. Sleep enables the mind and the body to function normally. But getting enough sleep is a difficult problem for many people.

Part one of this two-part program addresses the following topics:

• Why we need sleep and how much
• Sleep stages
• REM vs. Non-REM sleep
• Dreaming
• Circadian rhythms
• Shift-work strategies

Guest:
Dr. Steven Scharf, a pulmonary specialist and Director of the Sleep Disorders Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Scharf is also a professor of medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Related Information:

• UMMC Sleep Disorders Center
• Overview: Sleep Hygiene
• Test Yourself: Do You Get Enough Sleep?
• Patient Success Story
• "Hey, My Doctor's on TV!" Behind the Scenes at Maryland Health Today