Scientists find sleep may not clear brain toxins
The brain's ability to rid itself of toxins may actually be reduced during sleep, contrary to the leading scientific theory.
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The brain's ability to rid itself of toxins may actually be reduced during sleep, contrary to the leading scientific theory.
May 13, 2024
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Many studies have shown that potentially lethal heart rhythm disturbances ('ventricular arrhythmia') are more likely to occur in the morning, when people wake after a night's sleep, but until now the trigger mechanism has ...
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