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While you were asleep: how sleep boosts your brain health

2019/2/28
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Are brain and mind conditions such as dementia a case of luck of the draw, or are our body clocks and sleep cycle integral for keeping our brains healthy? Hear from Professor Sharon Naismith, whose research explores sleep and dementia prevention.

This talk includes a welcome from Dr Michael Spence AC, Vice-Chancellor and Principal at the University of Sydney, and a keynote address from Professor Naismith.

This event was held on Tuesday 26 February at the University of Sydney. https://sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/sydney-ideas/2019/how-sleep-improves-brain-health-and-dementia.html