Why your brain won’t switch off even when your body is exhausted, research reveals
Many older adults struggle with sleep as their brains fail to switch off, a study reveals. Insomniacs' brains remain alert due to a flattened circadian rhythm and persistent sequential thinking, preventing emotional and cognitive disengagement. This hyperarousal keeps minds active when they should power down, impacting overall brain function and well-being. Strategies to retrain the brain offer hope.
Many older adults struggle with sleep as their brains fail to switch off, a study reveals. Insomniacs' brains remain alert due to a flattened circadian rhythm and persistent sequential thinking, preventing emotional and cognitive disengagement. This hyperarousal keeps minds active when they should power down, impacting overall brain function and well-being. Strategies to retrain the brain offer hope.
