What's the connection between sleep and Alzheimer's disease?

Title:
What's the connection between sleep and Alzheimer's disease?
Speaker:
Matt Walker
Description:

Does not getting enough sleep lead to Alzheimer's disease? Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains the relationship between the two -- and how researchers are exploring how to use sleep to decrease our chances of developing this condition.

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Video Language:
English
Team:
closed TED
Project:
TED Series
Duration:
05:07
Format: HTML5
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