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Scientists discover a hidden brain “cleaning” effect triggered by movement

By InsideWellness Editorial · May 2, 2026

Originally published by ScienceDaily Mind & Brain.

Scientists have uncovered a surprising link between simple body movement and brain health: every time you tighten your abdominal muscles—even slightly—your brain may gently sway inside your skull. This subtle motion, triggered by pressure changes in connected blood vessels, appears to help circulate cerebrospinal fluid

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