Sleep proven to help keep brains healthy

[HSE_Survivor]

Anyone who suffers with fatigue might find this article helpful .

There’s actually a really good reason why we need to sleep more post encephalitis . Sleep isn’t just a sign of fatigue - it actually keeps our brains healthy.

Research has proven that a brief dose of sleep may delay brain shrinkage, which occurs faster in people with neuro diseases. .

theguardian.com/science/202...

It is really reassuring to know that sleep is a positive action  rather than a sign of a brain’s weakness. I will definitely snooze with a smile in future .😊

[Gandalf2]

Hi HSE, thank you for your post. I agree, I always feel improved mentally after a sleep or a nap. Initially I thought sleepiness was a bad sign but I think that as long as you engage in mental exercise at other times (crosswords, Scrabble, dominos and so on) then you improve mental strength and capacity - in the same way that physical activity develops strength and stamina. If I have a chaperone I can go out into all sorts of distracting environments - even a fairground. Though I haven't ventured into an amusement arcade yet.