Aging compromises the lymphatic vessels (green) in tissue called the meninges (blue) surrounding the brain, disabling waste drainage from the brain and impacting cognitive function. Researchers at ...

As humans age, the brain’s ability to clear waste products declines, a process thought to contribute to the onset and progression of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Scientists at the Institute for Basic Science discovered that stimulating lymphatic vessels under the skin can improve cerebrospinal fluid drainage, aiding the removal of brain waste. This ...

Scientists at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) have uncovered a non-invasive method to boost the brain’s natural waste drainage system—a discovery that they suggest could open new avenues for ...

In a recent study of the brain's waste drainage system, researchers discovered a direct connection between the brain and its tough protective covering, the dura mater. These links may allow waste ...

Here's a basic self-care guide that can be highly effective in supporting the lymphatic system’s functions and enhance waste elimination from your body 101 guide to lymphatic drainage: Self-care tips ...