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Sleep Deprivation Disrupts Brain Function and Focus, Study Finds

Originally Published 2 months ago — by ScienceAlert

A study from MIT reveals that zoning out may be the brain's way of performing maintenance by increasing cerebrospinal fluid flow, especially when sleep-deprived, which temporarily impairs attention but helps clear waste products from the brain.

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How Sleep Deprivation Disrupts Brain Function and Attention

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Hacker News

Sleep deprivation impairs the brain's waste clearance via the glymphatic system, leading to attention lapses and potential long-term effects; power napping and sleep quality are crucial for maintaining brain health, and research is ongoing into ways to enhance these natural processes.

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