Meet the Experts

Dr. Carlos Ramirez-Mejia

Neurologist with Baptist Health South Florida

Videos

The Sleep Process

What is happening in your body when you sleep? Dr. Carlos Ramirez-Mejia, Neurologist with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about the sleep process, from the preparation of sleep to the stages of sleep.

Sleep: Circadian Rhythm

What is circadian rhythm? Dr. Carlos Ramirez-Mejia, Neurologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains why some people are born with certain tendencies toward circadian rhythm.

Sleep Time & Age

How many hours of sleep do you need? Dr. Carlos Ramirez-Mejia, Neurologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains sleep time is related to age, and talks about the number of hours you should sleep according to your age.

Brain: Sleep Deprivation

How important is sleeping for your body? Dr. Carlos Ramirez-Mejia, Neurologist with Baptist Health South Florida, explains why sleep health is critical for the brain, and what are the activities happening during the night, such as memory process.

Hazards of Sleep Deprivation

Sleep deprivation can lead to decrease in attention and decrease in memory. Dr. Carlos Ramirez-Mejia, Neurologist with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about these and more risks, like impaired reasoning skills, and slower reaction time.

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