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Podcast: Brain & Life
Episode: Recognizing Sleep Awareness Month with Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse
Description: In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Dr. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse for Sleep Awareness Month. Dr. Fong-Isariyawongse is a neurologist at the University of Pittsburgh with specialties in sleep medicine and epilepsy- but her passion extends far beyond the clinic. She is a tireless advocate for public health policies that prioritize sleep, recognizing its foundational role in brain function, mental health, and overall well-being. Dr. Fong-Isariyawongse shares tips for getting good sleep and explains why things like later school start times and changes in the way Daylight Saving Time is observed are...