It is called the "mother drug"; the magical potion that can greatly increase your health, well-being and mood. Yet most of us can't or just don't get enough. How much sleep do you really need? While it can vary from person to person, there is one blanket answer. "The answer is 7 to 8 hours of sleep. You are not supposed to get more or less," said Deputy Health Director at Self Magazine, Carin Gorrell.
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Dr. Holly Phillips joined WCBS-TV in January 2007 as medical reporter. Prior to that, she was a frequent contributor and medical expert for media outlets including NBC News, ABC News, CNN, MSNBC, CNBC and Fox News. More
Award-winning broadcast journalist Dr. Max Gomez rejoined WCBS-TV as a medical reporter in June 2007. An eight-time Emmy winner, Dr. Max serves on the national board of directors for the American Heart Association. More
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