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Microglia and Brain Health: What Your Immune Cells Are Doing While You Sleep

Your brain’s immune cells work the night shift — pruning synapses and clearing waste. Here’s why cutting sleep short breaks both systems.

September 12, 2026 · 5 min · Quiet Inflammation

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