Did you know that your brain can actually "consume" itself when you don't get enough sleep?
Normally, while we sleep, specialized brain cells known as astrocytes are responsible for clearing out damaged and waste cells. However, research has revealed that sleep deprivation causes these cleaning cells to become overactive. Instead of just removing impaired cells, they end up devouring healthy synapses, the vital connections between brain cells. This destructive process explains why sleep deprivation frequently leads to memory lapses and forgetfulness.
