Meanwhile in Memphis with New Memphis
New Memphis Weekly Podcast
3 years ago

S1E35 - "Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream.."

Sleep? What is it good for? Absolutely EVERYTHING! Dr. Valerie Crabtree drops by the studio to share why later school start times could make all the difference.

Sleep...What is it good for? Absolutely EVERYTHING!

Sleep is a fundamental pillar of health, especially in teens, but it’s very poorly understood. Why does it matter if teens sleep all day and stay awake all night? Could it actually impact their long-term development? Valerie M. Crabtree, Ph.D. (Department of Psychology and Chief of Psychosocial Services at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital), says YES! She drops by the studio to explain how and share why later school start times could make all the difference.