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One More Step Toward Solving The Sleep & Alzheimer's Puzzle
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10 minutes
Released:
Oct 29, 2020
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Podcast episode
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We know that people with Alzheimer's often have sleep problems. But does it work the other way? Do problems with sleep set the stage for this degenerative brain disease? NPR correspondent Jon Hamilton introduces us to some scientists looking into that connection in this updated report on the key role deep sleep may play in maintaining brain health and protecting the brain against Alzheimer's. Follow host Maddie Sofia on Twitter @maddie_sofia. Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Oct 29, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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