The brain self-cleanses during sleepThe 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 wasteThe brain cleans itself through glymphatic clearance, primarily during NREM sleep, driven by norepinephrine and inhibited by anesthesia and sleep medications.
Daily briefing: Meet Punk and Emo, the 430-million-year old mollusc fossilsThe 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.
The brain self-cleanses during sleepThe 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 wasteThe brain cleans itself through glymphatic clearance, primarily during NREM sleep, driven by norepinephrine and inhibited by anesthesia and sleep medications.
Daily briefing: Meet Punk and Emo, the 430-million-year old mollusc fossilsThe 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.
Research Discovered Something Unsettling About Sleeping PillsSleeping pills may disrupt the glymphatic system, which is crucial for brain fluid clearance, potentially impacting long-term health.