This is as scary as it can get: If you don’t sleep enough, you are exposing yourself to unthinkable consequences. Burning the midnight oil can lead your brain to ‘eat’ up its connections, worn-out cells and debris, say scientists who found that lack of sleep may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders. Lack of sleep may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders. (Shutterstock)The team looked at a type of glial cells called astrocytes which prune unnecessary synapses in the brain to remodel its wiring. Another type, called a microglial cell, prowls the brain for damaged cells and debris, researchers said.

Source: Hindustan Times May 28, 2017 09:45 UTC