Research Suggests Pink Noise During Sleep May Aid Brain Waste Removal

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Published: 2026-09-12
Category: science
Source: MIT News
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MIT researchers discovered that brief pink noise exposure during sleep can enhance cerebrospinal fluid waves, which are crucial for clearing waste from the brain. This finding, published in Science Translational Medicine, suggests a potential method to promote more restorative sleep and improve overall brain health. The research offers new insights into sleep's role in neurological function.

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