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Sleep allows immune cells to do maintenance work on the brain
During sleep, the brain reactualizes, updating memories, and clearing up waste
Microglia may work more effectively during sleep than when an individual is awake
It may help explain why sleep disturbances have links to the onset of progressive neurodegenerative conditions, such as DEMENTIA and PARKINSON’S DISEASE
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By Arley360During sleep, the brain reactualizes, updating memories, and clearing up waste
Microglia may work more effectively during sleep than when an individual is awake
It may help explain why sleep disturbances have links to the onset of progressive neurodegenerative conditions, such as DEMENTIA and PARKINSON’S DISEASE