The Cost of Missing a Good Night’s Sleep
A good night’s sleep may be critical for maintaining brain health.Â
Researchers in Sweden conducted a study where participants were sleep deprived for a night.Â
In the morning, there were increased blood concentrations of certain proteins in their brains.
These molecules typically rise when a person suffers brain damage, so researchers conclude lack of sleep may promote processes that can damage or kill neurons in the brain.
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