# Microglia, Not Plaques, Steal Sleep in Alzheimer's | Health and Fitness News

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Podcast: [Health News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7685759)
Published: 2026-07-20T13:56:41+00:00
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## Resource

New research reveals that overactive brain immune cells, not amyloid plaques, are sabotaging sleep in Alzheimer’s patients—offering a fresh path to treatment by calming these microglia to restore restorative sleep and slow disease progression. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/935dcd2d5d3191c5

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