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Sleep loss is physically damaging your brain cells, study suggests
A study led by researchers at the University of Camerino in Italy found that the fatty insulation protecting neurons can be ...
One key role of sleep involves cerebrospinal fluid, which surrounds and protects the brain. During sleep, CSF helps remove waste that accumulates during waking hours. In a 2019 study, Lewis and her ...
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How Does Sleep Improve Memory?
In today’s fast-paced world, where productivity is often prioritized over rest, many underestimate the powerful connection between sleep and memory. Whether you are a student cramming for an exam, a ...
Alzheimer’s memory loss may be linked to disrupted brain activity during rest, when recent experiences are usually replayed ...
Pioneering sleep scientist William Dement once called sleep deprivation “the most common brain impairment.” The research is proving him right. Authors of the latest sleep study, just published (April ...
New research suggests Alzheimer’s memory loss may be linked to disruptions in the brain’s replay mode. Here's how sleep, hippocampus function, and memory consolidation play a role in cognitive decline ...
Memory concerns don’t have to become inevitable realities after age 40. The brain possesses remarkable plasticity throughout life, and strategic interventions beginning in the fifth decade can ...
It’s normal to occasionally forget where you left your keys, struggle to recall a new name or wonder if you’ve already taken your daily medication. “Everyone has memory slips now and again,” says ...
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