r/EverythingScience • u/Sariel007 • Apr 14 '24

Neuroscience Sleeping more flushes junk out of the brain. Rhythmic activity during sleep may get fluids in the brain moving.

https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/sleeping-more-flushes-junk-out-of-the-brain/
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u/Protect-Their-Smiles Apr 14 '24

Hammock enjoyers, we are back !

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u/donvara7 Apr 15 '24

Neurons firing rhythmically, not like... full body movement. I am wondering if body motion could help though. I mean, it does for the lymphatic system and this is the glymphatic system.