Stating that sleep disorders affect every moment of life, Prof. Dr. Vedat Göral said, “Although poor quality sleep is not understood in youth, it brings with it serious diseases in old age. Since the glymphatic system in the brain does not work adequately in people who are sleep deprived, it triggers the deterioration of brain functions, shrinkage of the brain, dementia and memory loss. Paying attention to sleep patterns at a young age, “It is critical for brain health in later ages.” he said.
‘SLEEP QUALITY PROTECTS BRAIN HEALTH’
Prof. said that regular sleep duration should be at the ideal level for a healthy brain. Dr. Göral said, “Establishing a sleep pattern at a young age is very important to protect our cognitive health in old age. Irregular sleep can negatively affect not only memory but also the structure of the brain.” he said.
IDEAL SLEEP DURATION
Emphasizing that sleep patterns support the healthy functioning of the glymphatic system in the brain and that this system clears toxins during sleep, Prof. Dr. Göral stated that the ideal sleep time is 7 hours. Prof. Dr. Göral said, “More or less sleep than necessary is harmful to brain health. Factors such as room temperature and light conditions should also be taken into consideration to improve sleep quality.” he said.
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