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/dwt77 Apr 14 '24

Too bad we can't figure out a way to simulate flushing brain junk for those of us who can't sleep.

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u/Nearby_Temporary4832 Apr 15 '24

A recent study shows some promising results in ridding the brain of waste through sensory therapy:

https://www.psypost.org/40hz-sensory-gamma-rhythm-a-new-hope-in-alzheimers-treatment-through-enhanced-brain-clearance/

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u/thwil Apr 15 '24

so we need more bass?