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The Matt Walker Podcast

#147 - Does Sleep Really Clean Your Brain?

Aug 10, 2026 · 25m
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  • Matt discusses the glymphatic system, the brain's waste-clearance network active during sleep.
  • It flushes metabolic toxins like amyloid-beta, crucial for defending against cognitive decline.
  • Explores norepinephrine's role and contrasts natural sleep with drug-induced sedation's effects.

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