Wed, May 27, 2026 at 8:59 PM UTC But how, exactly, does this work? And what does it mean to "clean" your brain? We spoke with neurology experts to find out, and learn about other ways exercise can ...

Most organs in our body have a nutrient delivery system, blood vessels, and a waste removal system, called lymphatic vessels. But my brain is apparently missing the waste disposal part! (Maybe that’s ...

A research team at Université Laval may have discovered why physical exercise and living in favorable socioeconomic conditions reduce the risk of depression. In lab animals exposed to chronic social ...

New research suggests yawning might help your ‘glymphatic system’—aka the brain’s waste clearance pathway. In a small study of 22 participants who underwent MRI scans, yawning sent cerebrospinal fluid ...

Summer is right around the corner — and if that alone isn’t enough to get you back in the gym, this just might. A new study from Pennsylvania State University suggests that movement in a key part of ...

Sleep may be the brain's secret to resilience, helping it recover from stress, adapt to change, and maintain healthy function ...

The first step to mental decluttering is getting adequate sleep. During sleep, the brain activates a cleaning system called the glymphatic system. It circulates cerebrospinal fluid through the brain ...

A new study suggests that strengthening the body’s natural circadian rhythms may help the brain recover after stroke, even when treatment begins days after the injury.

Researchers discovered that raising the protein Sox9 can help the brain’s astrocytes clear out toxic plaque buildup linked to Alzheimer’s. In mouse models that already showed memory problems, ...

Experts say exercise also boosts memory, mood, and long-term cognitive health. New research suggests that even small body movements may help circulate fluid that clears waste from the brain. Experts ...