Sleep's Crucial Role in Preserving Memory < Yale School of Medicine - Yale School of Medicine

During sleep, our brains are busy consolidating memories and removing waste to keep our minds sharp. Recent findings from Yale on sleep hygiene and more.

Anyone whos had a poor nights rest can attest that the lack of sleep impairs cognition, especially memory. But researchers dont really know why, and unknowns like these complicate the scientific unde… [+10687 chars]

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