Memory BOOST - nap for just 5 minutes.
February 22nd 2008 21:33
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5-minutes is all it takes to fresh your brain, and give your memory a boost.
This study was by a German team of researchers led by Dr. Olaf Lahl of the University of Dusseldorf.
They found that extremely short naps can really help the brain.
Students had to memorize words.
Some were asked to state what words they memorized after playing a game of solitaire for an hour.
Another group was allowed to take a 5-minute nap.
Researchers found that those who took the 5-minute nap saw big improvements in their memory.
According to Dr. Robert Stickgold of Harvard University, the brain goes through recent memories before it goes to sleep, allowing it to become relaxed and refreshed.
So for those of us who are busy or just simply pressed for time try to get off by yourself for that quick 5 minute snooze.
NOTE: it appears to me that maybe by playing solitaire for an hour they interfered with their memory and how do they compare 5 minutes with an hour?
Just some thoughts.
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