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Sleep and learning

Posted on 16. Jul, 2008 by Julia Barnard.

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New research conducted at the University of Geneva highlights the impact has on our memory. In the research, participants had to either learn a new skill or memorise images. Afterwards, some participants got to sleep, whilst others were deprived of sleep or were allowed a short nap. When tested the next day, those who had [...]

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Memory boosted by six minute nap

Posted on 01. Apr, 2008 by Julia Barnard.

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Having a very short nap can improve memory performance according to a recent study. Research at the University of Düsseldorf had participants learn a set of words, which they were tested on an hour later. During the intervening hour, some participants were allowed to for the hour, whereas others were allowed to sleep for just [...]

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Using smell to improve memory

Posted on 11. Oct, 2007 by Julia Barnard.

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Our sense of smell can help us reinforce our . This is according to as study at the University of Lubeck in Germany. Volunteers were given a pairs-matching game, whilst inhaling the smell of roses. They were then monitored whilst sleeping and during certain stages of sleep were exposed to the rose scent. When tested [...]

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Memory enhancing tips

Posted on 20. Feb, 2007 by Julia Barnard.

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A memory test carried out on nearly 30,000 people has identified a number of factors that can contribute to a better memory. If you want to improve your memory, read books and complete crosswords. Cutting down on and the time spent watching are also positive steps to take. In other words, keep your brain active [...]