How dreams might help us solve problems and strengthen... - Daily Maverick

While much remains unknown about why we dream, research suggests that our dreams can play a crucial role in helping solve problems, strengthen memories and prepare us for the future.

No cognitive state has been more extensively studied and is yet more misunderstood than dreaming, writes Professor James F Pagel, a former director of the Sleep Disorders Center of Southern Colorado … [+8980 chars]

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