"Poor Sleep Disrupts Brain’s Waste Removal, Heightening Dementia Risk"

Poor sleep disrupts the brains waste removal via the glymphatic system, significantly increasing the risk of dementia, as revealed by recent research from the University of Cambridge.

• UK scientists from the University of Cambridge analyzed brain structures of over 40,000 adults, revealing that sleep disruption impairs the glymphatic systems ability to clear waste.
• The study highlights that inefficient cleaning can lead to the buildup of toxic substances, including the tau protein, which is linked to Alzheimers disease and increased dementia risk.
• Cerebrospinal fluid plays a critical role in the brains waste removal process, and its disruption may lead to deteriorating brain health and heightened risk factors for dementia.