The article discusses the crucial role of sleep in brain function, describing it as 'the brain's garbage disposal system'. During sleep, the brain clears out waste products like beta-amyloid, which can contribute to neurodegenerative diseases. Lack of sleep disrupts this vital cleaning process, making it harder to focus and leading to increased intrusive thoughts due to the imbalance of brain networks. Suggestions for improving sleep quality include taking soothing baths and focusing on physical sensations before bedtime to enhance overall mental clarity and emotional well-being.
Researchers have nicknamed sleep 'the brain's garbage disposal system' because it clears away the cellular trash that accumulates from a day of use.
When you wake up from a good night's sleep and things don't seem quite as bad, it's due to this massive cleaning making your brain run effectively.
When we are sleep-deprived, a thought network called the Central Executive Network (CEN) doesn't work as well, making it harder to focus.
One of the primary drivers of nighttime insomnia? Intrusive thoughts that become more rampant when the brain hasn't had sufficient rest.
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