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Jeff Iliff: One more reason to get a good night’s sleep

The brain uses a quarter of the body's entire energy supply, yet only accounts for about two percent of the body's mass. So how does this unique organ receive and, perhaps more importantly, rid itself of vital nutrients? New research suggests it has to do with sleep.

English
  • Originally Aired October 13, 2014
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network YouTube
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