This is the best time of day to nap for better memory, says a neuroscientist
This is the best time of day to nap for better memory, says a neuroscientist
- August 14, 2024
- Sara Mednick, cog sci, The Healthy, Aug. 14, 2024
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If you’re looking to boost memory, though, research shows a short nap does seem to help. … “Naps are for everyone but they can especially help older adults who are not sleeping well at night,” Sara Mednick, PhD, a professor of cognitive sciences at University of California Irvine, adds. “Studies show significant benefits of naps for executive functioning and long term memory in older adults,” she says.
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