r/science • u/Potential_Being_7226 PhD | Psychology | Neuroscience • 13d ago

Neuroscience Boosting brain’s waste removal system improves memory in old mice | Researchers found that rejuvenating the lymphatic vessels in the brain enhanced recognition memory and restored synaptic function through an interleukin-6 (IL-6) pathway.

https://medicine.washu.edu/news/boosting-brains-waste-removal-system-improves-memory-in-old-mice/
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u/chessmasterjj 13d ago edited 13d ago

How do we clean out our brain of waste? 

Edit: Just says they boosted the lymphatic system of the mice, doesn't say how. If you give "strengthen lymphatic system" a Goog you get physical exercise, hydration and healthy diet. 

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u/eagerrangerdanger 13d ago

  1. Optimize Sleep – 7-9 hours, side sleeping, reduce blue light.

  2. Stay Hydrated – Drink water, eat hydrating foods.

  3. Exercise Regularly – Walking, rebounding, yoga, resistance training.

  4. Reduce Inflammation – Anti-inflammatory diet, limit processed foods, try intermittent fasting.

  5. Use Cold & Heat Therapy – Cold showers, cryotherapy, saunas, hot baths.

  6. Practice Deep Breathing & Massage – Diaphragmatic breathing, lymphatic self-massage.

  7. Support Brain Detox with Supplements – Magnesium, melatonin, curcumin, resveratrol.

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u/bogglingsnog 13d ago

Actual fasting works wonders too. 3-7 days. Make sure to compensate for the missed micronutrients.