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Aloiza [94]
3 years ago
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How does sleep help prevent dementia?

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beks73 [17]3 years ago
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Beta-amyloid is a metabolic waste product that’s found in the fluid between brain cells (neurons). A build-up of beta amyloid is linked to impaired brain function and Alzheimer’s disease. In Alzheimer’s disease, beta-amyloid clumps together to form amyloid plaques, which hinder communication between neurons. Impaired sleep has been associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Lack of sleep has been shown to elevate brain beta-amyloid levels in mice

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