Worry about sleep causes more sleep disruption, expert warns

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel advises against obsessing over sleep duration, citing research suggesting 6-7 hours is optimal.

Fox News Senior Medical Analyst Dr. Marc Siegel emphasizes not obsessing about sleep, noting studies suggest 6-7 hours is typically ideal. He highlights deep sleep's vital function in brain detoxification, where microglia clean out metabolic waste and bad proteins. This restorative process reduces stress and improves heart health for many adults.