Everyone needs quality sleep, with seven to nine hours of sleep recommended per night. However, getting good sleep can often be a problem.  Issues like sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome and insomnia can be debilitating and lead to health problems. KYW’s Rasa Kaye speaks with Deborah Heart and Lung Center pulmonologist Carol Ash, DO about sleep medicine and the relationship between sleep and your health.

Dr. Ash discusses how hormones affect and regulate sleep, common sleep disorders, sleep studies, and sleep medications and supplements. Circadian rhythms, the effects of screen time, lifestyle and weight management can all affect sleep. Lack of quality sleep can affect the immune system, mental health and harm the body. Tips for getting and staying asleep are provided, as well as diet and exercise tips for quality sleep.