Dr. Barry Dworkin

Interesting research evaluating the effect sleeping pills have on the brain’s ability to restore itself during a specific sleep stage.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for February 12, 2025

Source:
Common sleep medication may prevent brain from clearing ‘waste’

Reference:
Norepinephrine-mediated slow vasomotion drives glymphatic clearance during sleep

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