One more reason to get a good night’s sleep

 In Visual Languages

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.

Neuroscientist Jeff Iliff explores the unique functions of the brain.


11:41 minutes

Full source: ted.com

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