Why are we so sleep deprived, and why does it matter?

On Sunday, March 11, our clocks “spring forward” an hour, leading to less sleep for many of us.

Michael Jaffee, M.D., FAAN, FANA, vice chair and associate professor of the department of neurology and director of the Trauma, Concussion and Sports Neuromedicine (TRACS) program, addresses the prevalence of sleep deprivation in America and how it affects the brain.

Click here to read Dr. Jaffee’s article in The Conversation.