Sleep specialist Dr. Dewey McWhirter on Up Close with Stephanie Aldrich

Many of us are trying to get by on far less shut eye than we should, and it’s having a negative impact on everything from our work performance to making us drowsy drivers. But when a lack of sleep is keeping you from functioning during the day, or if you even stop breathing at night, there are serious health consequences to consider.

Sleep specialist Dr. Dewey McWhirter of Tennova’s Sleep Center talks to “Up Close” host Stephanie Aldrich about getting a better night’s rest and ultimately better health.

“Up Close” is a production of East Tennessee PBS, presented by Tennova Healthcare.