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Thus, if you want to consolidate certain information, sleeping after you study will help you a lot. The more you sleep, the better it is for your memory.Īnother interesting fact is that the time between learning and sleep is highly relevant. The positive effect is more prominent when it comes to declarative memory (which is related to facts and events) and procedural memory (related to abilities and motor skills).Įven short periods of sleep (6-minute long naps) can have a positive impact when it comes to information retention. It’s been demonstrated that memory and retention get much better after a sleeping period than a similar awake-resting period. What does your brain do while you sleep? Learning and memory
