Sleep helps to fix memories
A group of researches at the University of Geneva have proven what we all knew by instinct - sleep helps to remember things better. They compared the memory tasks of two groups, one following a period of sleep while the other group stayed up till the end of the experiment. The results showed that the group which had the nap in between performed better at the memory tasks.
Sounds played during sleep can improve memory
It may surprise you to know that sound played softly during sleep can act as a reminder of the things learned while awake. And the result is significantly improved memory after waking up.
In a research study done by the Northwestern University in US, the volunteers who received sound cues during their sleep performed better at the memory tasked. It seems our brain's memory systems are quite active during sleep and it is receptive to external cues. So you can basically revise what you learned during your sleep.
In a research study done by the Northwestern University in US, the volunteers who received sound cues during their sleep performed better at the memory tasked. It seems our brain's memory systems are quite active during sleep and it is receptive to external cues. So you can basically revise what you learned during your sleep.
So far the studies have shown the benefits on existing memory before falling asleep. There isn't much studies done on learning new things during sleep. If that's possible, it will change the way we study and remember facts.
Dreaming improves memory
If sleep alone improves memory, then dreaming multiplies the effect many folds. A group of researches in Boston, US have revealed that having a dream can make a huge impact on our recall and memory tasks. The study involved remembering a path in a computer maze. Participants were given a break before the recall. One group tried to recall the path while the other group slept. The group that slept showed better results and it was better when they had a dream. Not surprisingly, it was even better when the dream was about the maze.
Dreaming has been thought at our brain's way of sorting out the 'good' from 'rubbish'. And when a task seems difficult, our brains tackle it during sleep to find a solution.
If you want to try boosting your memory during a lecture, read our post on How to sleep during a lecture without getting caught
Dreaming has been thought at our brain's way of sorting out the 'good' from 'rubbish'. And when a task seems difficult, our brains tackle it during sleep to find a solution.
If you want to try boosting your memory during a lecture, read our post on How to sleep during a lecture without getting caught
