#8: Sleep, Learning, The Glymphatic System, Amyloid-Beta Plaques, and Cognitive Enhancement

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Why is sleep important? What is the role of poor sleep quality, sleep deprivation, and sleep apnea on our ability to learn new languages, content, and complex ideas? What is the difference between REM and non-REM sleep? What is occurring with beta-amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's dementia and what role does the glymphatic system play in dementia prevention?

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