Getting a good night at night is the main aspect of maintaining health. Chronic bad sleep has been associated with a number of problems, including those directly such as slower reaction speeds and difficulty concentrating, and long-term problems such as an increased risk of certain diseases. One of the key aspects of sleep is a liquid that cleanses waste from the brain.

The researchers of the Neuroengineering University of rice is developing a special ‘sleep hat’ designed to monitor the liquid that rubs the brain waste at night during sleep – and the US Army is interested in the project. According to a recent announcement from the university, the military operational research program (Momrp) has supported research.

Alzheimer’s disease is probably one of the long-term consequences when there is a problem with the flow of cerebrospinal fluid into the brain while sleeping, because the ‘cleaning’ process removes the brain of waste, including incorrect proteins. Cover sleep in the development of monitoring this flow and detect when it doesn’t happen correctly.

The aim, the researchers noted, is to develop non-invasive devices that can not only monitor, but also modulate the ‘brain cleaning process. It’s easy to see why the US Army is interested in small development potential, portable lid is able to monitor and stimulate this fluid flow.

The Department of Defense wants a device that can be used by the army while sleeping to ensure they experience the right cerebrospinal fluid to the brain, the goal is to improve their performance during the wake hour. The researchers will develop prototypes with what is expected to be a multi-year grant from the US government.