the Benefits of Sleep

Ever wondered why we are often told to get adequate sleep the night before an exam? Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine find that a key purpose of sleep is to recalibrate the brain cells responsible for learning and memory so the animals can "solidify" lessons learned and use them when they awaken.

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- Sleep helps the brain to store messages
- Inadequate sleep can interfere with memory and learning

Sleeping Helps Refresh Brain To Store More Information, Memories

Sleep is an essential process that supports learning and memory by acting on synapses which help in transfer of messages. Read More

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