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The brain self-cleanses during sleep

The brain has a unique waste management system called the glymphatic system, vital for cleansing during sleep.

Sleeping pills stop the brain's system for cleaning out waste

The brain cleans itself through glymphatic clearance, primarily during NREM sleep, driven by norepinephrine and inhibited by anesthesia and sleep medications.

fromNature

3 months ago

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The brain cleans itself by flushing harmful substances during sleep, emphasizing its vital role in cognitive health.

Norepinephrine spikes during sleep facilitate blood vessel contractions, enhancing the brain's waste disposal system.

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fromenglish.elpais.com

2 months ago

The brain self-cleanses during sleep

The brain has a unique waste management system called the glymphatic system, vital for cleansing during sleep.

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fromArs Technica

3 months ago

Sleeping pills stop the brain's system for cleaning out waste

The brain cleans itself through glymphatic clearance, primarily during NREM sleep, driven by norepinephrine and inhibited by anesthesia and sleep medications.

fromNature

3 months ago

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