How Sleep Affects Brain Function, Disease, and Everyday Health

In this insightful lecture, Dr. Mark Mahowald explores how sleep is not just restorative but a diagnostic window into brain and body health. From sleep’s circadian and homeostatic drivers to its connection with epilepsy, stroke, depression, narcolepsy, and metabolic health, he unpacks how poor sleep fuels disease and impairs function. Covering everything from sleep apnea and restless legs to insomnia and narcolepsy, this talk blends neuroscience with practical treatment strategies. A must-watch for physicians, neurologists, and anyone who wants to understand why sleep is medicine.