May 5, 2018

Why We Sleep ?

RawTalk Podcast

On Feb 21, 2018 the episode of Raw Talk focused on a topic that affects us all: SLEEP !

A conversation with sleep physiologist and author, Dr. Richard Horner, discussed why we and other living things sleep, how the brain changes during sleep, and what makes sleep different from anesthesia.  Dr. Beverly Orser, a long-time collaborator of Dr. Horner, gave her valuable insights on the topic. Take a listen to the consequences of sleep deprivation and the impact of general anesthesia on patients and medical care.