This Is What Lack of Sleep Does to Your Brain and Heart

Struggling to get quality sleep? You’re not alone. In this podcast episode of Baptist HealthTalk, we explore how sleep affects your brain and heart health, and why chronic sleep loss can increase risks for dementia, heart disease, and emotional burnout. Our experts share insights on everything from sleep apnea and hormone changes to building better routines and improving sleep hygiene. They also unpack common myths around sleep aids, such as melatonin and magnesium, and explain what really helps. Tune in for practical advice grounded in science and everyday experience. Host: Neki Mohan  Award-Winning Journalist  Experts: Harneet Walia, M.D.  Medical Director of Sleep and Continuous Improvement Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute Rachel Rohaidy, M.D. Psychiatrist Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute