Join sleep expert Dr. Lauren Hale to learn about why is sleep important and how we can improve our sleep.   Many of us are not getting enough sleep, and paying a steep price. Dr. Hale explains that poor sleep impacts us in many different ways, from mood and energy, to food choices, to mental and physical performance. She also shares concrete tips for investing in sleep so that you can reap the rewards of good sleep.   Dr. Hale is a sleep health researcher and professor at Stony Brook University. She's on the Board of Directors of the National Sleep Foundation, serves on the National Scientific Advisory Board for the Children and Screens Institute and is the founding Editor-in-Chief of Sleep Health. Dr. Hale is also a founding member of Those Nerdy Girls at Dear Pandemic, where she answers questions about sleep health.   Links for Dr. Lauren Hale: Twitter @LaurenHalePhD Stony Brook University https://publichealth.stonybrookmedicine.edu/faculty/LaurenHale Those Nerdy Girls https://dearpandemic.org/nerdygirls/lauren-hale-ph-d-ma/   Resources: National Sleep Foundation https://www.sleepfoundation.org Sleep Health Journal https://www.sleephealthjournal.orgGood Sleep Summary from NIH https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2021/04/good-sleep-good-health   ---------- ABOUT THE SHOW   Get Real Health is hosted by Chana Davis, PhD a scientist with a passion for helping others use science to make smart choices, every day. Access more of Dr. Davis' work at fueledbyscience.com or on social @fueledbyscience (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)