Listen "The Glymphatic Wash Cycle: When Your Brain Takes Out The Trash"
Episode Synopsis
We reframe deep sleep as essential brain maintenance, not downtime, and unpack how slow waves defend against aging and disease. We explain the glymphatic wash, synaptic pruning, and five practical steps to get more restorative sleep tonight.• deep sleep as non‑negotiable brain insurance • slow wave timing, delta waves and physiology • glymphatic flow and 60% interstitial expansion • clearance of beta‑amyloid and tau before symptoms • aging‑related decline and the vicious feedback loop • synaptic homeostasis for memory and learning • growth hormone, immune support and repair • modern disruptors: blue light, heat, caffeine, noise • fragmentation risks and the primacy of quality • five strategies: cool, dark, caffeine cutoff, wind down, consistencyThis podcast is created by Ai for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional medical or health advice. Please talk to your healthcare team for medical advice. Never miss an episode—subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
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