How disrupted sleep can affect your health

Sleep is more than rest. It is as important for our bodies as diet and exercise.  

Not getting enough sleep raises the risk of many diseases — from heart disease and stroke to obesity and dementia. 

And it’s not just the amount of sleep that’s important — quality matters, too.

MPR News Angela Davis and her guest talk about how our sleep gets disrupted and what can we do about it. 

Guest:

• Dr. Michael Howell is a professor of neurology and sleep researcher at the University of Minnesota.

For more information about volunteering for Dr. Howell’s research study, go to the Pre-screening Survey or call 763-913-8367.