Why your brain flushes itself of waste during sleep
While we’re asleep at night, our brain is busy doing maintenance. The glymphatic system–the brain’s waste disposal ...
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Scientists uncover how your brain flushes out waste during sleep
Their observations revealed that norepinephrine levels in the brain fluctuate about every 50 seconds during non-REM sleep.
Common sleep aid may disrupt system that clears brain waste linked to Alzheimer's
Getting a good night's sleep is a critical part of our daily biological cycle and is associated with improved brain function, ...
Ambien’s Hidden Risk: How Zolpidem May Damage Your Brain’s Cleanup System
A groundbreaking study unveils how non-REM sleep triggers brain cleansing through synchronized neurotransmitter and fluid ...
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How deep sleep clears a mouse's mind, literally
A good night's sleep does more than just help you feel rested--it might literally clear your mind. A new study shows how deep sleep may wash away waste buildup in the brain during waking hours, an ...
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Sleep Aid Disrupts Norepinephrine-Mediated Waste Clearance in Mice
Zolpidem suppressed norepinephrine oscillations in mouse brains, disrupting the glymphatic system and impeding the brain’s waste-clearing processes.
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Scientists uncover how deep sleep can cleanse your brain
Danish scientists found that a molecule called norepinephrine plays a key role in brain cleaning in mice. During deep sleep, ...
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Common sleep aide supplement may increase Alzheimer’s risk
On the other hand, sleep problems like insomnia and sleep apnea can lead to serious health issues and even increase the risk ...