Research Renaissance: Exploring the Future of Brain Science

The Third Pillar: Why Sleep Apnea, Circadian Rhythms, and Cognitive Health Are More Connected Than You Think

June 3, 2026·52 min
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Are you trading your long-term brain health for late-night screen time? Dr. Paul Chung, physician and researcher at Northwestern University, joins host Deborah Westphal to reveal why sleep is far more than rest - and why ignoring it could cost you decades of cognitive health. Dr. Chung is an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University, a pulmonary and sleep medicine physician, and a 2023 Toffler Scholar. His research sits at the intersection of sleep, circadian biology, and Alzheimer's di...

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