Aging Impairs Brain's Waste-Flushing Process During Sleep

Aging Impairs Brain's Waste-Flushing Process During Sleep

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MIT researchers have found that the brain's process for flushing waste during sleep is commonly impaired in older adults. This discovery adds to known sleep disruptions in aging, such as shorter sleep duration and increased nighttime awakenings. The findings highlight a potential mechanism behind age-related cognitive decline.

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