Natalie Hauglund

Dr. Natalie Hauglund, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Oxford, discusses her groundbreaking research on zolpidem and its effects on the glymphatic system, vital for brain waste clearance. Her study reveals that zolpidem reduces this process by 30%, raising concerns about long-term cognitive health. They delve into the unexpected benefits of microarousals during sleep, linking them to better brain clearance. Hauglund challenges current prescribing practices, questioning the trade-offs between medicated sleep and potential neurodegenerative risks.