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Matthew Walker: Sleep REALLY Matters

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda

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Sleep and Its Connection to Alzheimer's Disease

This chapter discusses the importance of sleep and its connection to Alzheimer's disease, emphasizing the need to inform neurologists about this connection and recommending seeking out a board-certified neurologist with sleep training. It explores the link between sleep deprivation, toxic proteins in the brain, and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, as well as the role of insomnia and sleep apnea in increasing this risk.

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