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/LostWoodsInTheField 13d ago

First time I saw that I was a bit sad for myself. My sleep is horrible and all the various stuff I've done hasn't done a good job of fixing that issue (including doctors).

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u/roidmonko 13d ago

Check out the YouTube channel 'the sleep coach school.' The guy also has a book if you prefer. It was the only thing that worked for me.

Also cardio fixes a lot of the issues caused by sleep deprivation. It's hard to get in the gym or go for a run when your exhausted but it's important

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u/apcolleen 11d ago

Have you looked into /r/DSPD if that applies?