The brain’s ‘biological clock’ could open a new path to stroke recovery, a surprising new study reveals. – ..

The natural ‘circadian rhythm’ i.e. biological clock working within our body is very important for our health. The body’s natural 24-hour clock not only regulates our sleep-wake cycles, but also helps keep appetite and hormone levels balanced. A new and shocking study that came out recently has given very important information about this biological clock. According to this research, this biological clock can prove to be a boon in healing the brain in the recovery process after a serious health emergency like stroke.

Circadian rhythm will repair the brain after stroke

According to this new research published in the prestigious Journal of Clinical Investigation, any tampering with the body’s circadian rhythm can prove to be extremely harmful in the future. Researchers say that if the natural biological clock is strengthened and sleep patterns are improved, it can help the brain recover faster after stroke. This entire process has provided a new way to clear the waste accumulated inside the brain and completely improve the method of recovery. In this model experiment conducted on rats, scientists observed that methods that strengthened the circadian rhythm led to unprecedented improvements in post-stroke recovery.

Improves the glymphatic system and reduces inflammatory molecules

During this study, researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center observed significant improvements in the ‘glymphatic system’ of rats, i.e. the natural drainage network that removes waste and toxins from the brain. Along with this, there was also a significant reduction in the levels of harmful molecules causing inflammation that persist in the brain after stroke. This entire system circulates cerebrospinal fluid through blood vessels and through brain tissue, providing the brain with essential nutrients and helping to remove harmful waste and inflammatory signals. Neuroscientists associated with this research believe that when considering recovery after stroke, it is important to understand that stroke is not just a normal event related to blood vessels, but it is also a major biological disturbance related to time. Research also suggests that strokes may often be more severe at certain times of the day, especially in the morning or near the end of sleep.