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Boost Brain Health: Sleep and Exercise Key to Preventing Dementia

4/1/2025

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Neuroscientist Ian McDonough reveals that our brains produce waste, which is efficiently cleared by microglia and the glymphatic system during sleep. Exciting new research indicates that enhancing lymphatic systems could stave off cognitive decline and Alzheimer's. Simple lifestyle changes, like improving sleep and increasing exercise, can significantly boost brain health and lower dementia risk.

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Neuroscientist Ian McDonough reveals that our brains produce waste, which is efficiently cleared by microglia and the glymphatic system during sleep. Exciting new research indicates that enhancing lymphatic systems could stave off cognitive decline and Alzheimer's. Simple lifestyle changes, like improving sleep and increasing exercise, can significantly boost brain health and lower dementia risk.