During sleep, the human brain clears out beta-amyloid and other toxins, whereas insufficient sleep allows these Alzheimer’s-related proteins to accumulate at a faster rate.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Neuropsychology LLC
  Sleep and Brain Health: How Good Sleep Protects Memory

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• Sleep and Brain Health: How Good Sleep Protects Memory neuropsychologyllc.com Neuropsychology LLC via serper

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• beta-amyloid concept
• Alzheimer's disease concept