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Neuroscientist shares ADHD specific sleep tips. "Avoid these 3 items before bed!" - Nicole Vignola

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Aug 5, 2024
Nicole Vignola, a neuroscientist specializing in sleep and mental health, shares crucial insights on the importance of sleep and its effect on cognitive function. She discusses why ADHD minds often stay active at night and the relationship between sleep deprivation and stress hormones. Vignola emphasizes the unique sleep needs of people with ADHD and how deep sleep aids in brain detoxification, linking poor sleep to Alzheimer's risk. Tune in for practical tips on enhancing sleep quality, from dietary choices to managing racing thoughts!
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Sleep as Brain Detox

  • Deep sleep clears out brain toxins through the glymphatic system, like a washing machine.
  • This cleansing process is crucial for mental recovery and long-term brain health.
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ADHD Brain Networks

  • People with ADHD experience an asynchrony in brain networks, leading to mind-wandering during focus or vice-versa.
  • Their central nervous system's calmness at 3 a.m. may explain creative thoughts then.
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Dreams as Emotional Processors

  • Dreams help process thoughts and emotions from the day due to lower norepinephrine (stress hormone) levels.
  • This allows for compartmentalization and emotional friction reduction.
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