India, Sept. 19 -- Streaming our favourite shows has become a nighttime routine for many, especially as the days are getting busier. And with bingeing being an option, people are often forced to choose between watching one more episode or getting the required hours of sleep.

In an interaction with HT Lifestyle, neurologist Dr Girish Nair shared that watching an extra episode occasionally is unlikely to be a major problem; the concern is when late-night viewing becomes a regular reason for going to bed later or sleeping for fewer hours.

"From a neurological perspective, it is important to remember that sleep is not simply a period of rest for the brain," stated Dr Nair. "Different stages of sleep support memory consolidation, learning, a...