#Sleep isn’t just rest—it’s the brain’s master tun-up tool, flushing out neurotoxic waste and helping to prevent degenerative diseases. The glymphatic system’s nightly work is essential to maintaining long-term brain health. #Brain Journey Network https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-sleep-cleans-the-brain-and-keeps-you-healthy/

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#Sleep isn’t just rest—it’s the brain’s master tun-up tool, flushing out neurotoxic waste and helping to prevent degenerative diseases. The glymphatic system’s nightly work is essential to maintaining long-term brain health.

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