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Sleep And The Process Of Keeping Our Brains Healthy
- Quality sleep is the one universal factor that can keep our brain healthy.
- Sleep is so important that mammals die in about a week if they are completely deprived of sleep.
- While we think our lights are out when we sleep, our brain is very much active and uses a lot of energy.
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The Brain Is Like A City
Complex cycles and systems operate in the brain. The Glymphatic (or Glial Lymphatic) system, discovered recently, takes care of the brain waste much like a complex sewer system.
The system is only active when one is asleep, and it clears our brain of all neurotoxic substances that ...
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Sleep Is Not a Luxury Or An Option
It affects our learning, metabolism, hypertension, insulin sensitivity, and of course, mood.
Not getting enough sleep used to be something to boast of, but is now a sign of self-neglect and upcoming health issues.
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Neurophysiology 101
- Neurons are the nervous system cells transmitting electromagnetic signals using action potentials and neurotransmitters.
- Glia is the non-neuronal system cell keeping the neurons healthy and working.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid or CSF is the fluid that ou...
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- Lack of energy post-work: This can be dealt with by separating your work and personal life and organizing your tasks and priorities ensuring the important stuff is covered. Use an app to track your work, making sure you are not working after the day is over.
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