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Sleep: The Brain's Powerful Ally
Understanding the significance of sleep is crucial for both individuals and society. Sleep enhances the ability to process information and innovate solutions to complex problems. Rather than shutting down, the brain actively engages with information during sleep, consolidating memories and integrating daily experiences into our memory banks. Additionally, sleep plays a vital role in clearing toxins from the brain, such as the misfolded protein beta-amyloid, which is linked to dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Insufficient sleep leads to increased irritability, reduced empathy, and impaired decision-making.