Not All Sleep is Equal When It Comes to Cleaning the Brain

New research shows how the depth of sleep can impact our brain’s ability to efficiently wash away waste and toxic proteins. Because sleep often becomes increasingly lighter and more disrupted as we become older, the study reinforces and potentially explains the links between aging, sleep deprivation, and heightened risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

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Not All Sleep is Equal When It Comes to Cleaning the Brain

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