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REM Sleep Critical for Strong Memory in Children

REM Sleep Critical for Strong Memory in Children

According to new research from Washington State University Spokane, REM (rapid eye movement) sleep helps children convert experiences and new information into long-term memories. Their exploration of children’s sleep needs also found that antidepressants and stimulants are disruptive to this important stage of sleep. Published in the journal Science Advances, Professor Marcos Frank and his […]

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Naps After Learning Boosts Infants’ Memory Development

Naps After Learning Boosts Infants’ Memory Development

While infants spend a lot of their time napping, scientists know very little about how it supports their growth and development during their first year. But now, as the first study of its kind, research from the University of Sheffield has revealed that those naps are critical to declarative memory consolidation, such as remembering events, […]

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Poor Sleep Linked to More Stress for Students

Poor Sleep Linked to More Stress for Students

According to a new study, poor sleep could encourage more negative effects of stress for students. Research from Concordia University’s Center for Clinical Research in Health and the PERFORM Centre shows that quality sleep serves as a buffer to protect children from the impact of stress on their cortisol levels, which regulates immune, cardiovascular and […]

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For Children, Sleep Disruptions May Hurt Memory

For Children, Sleep Disruptions May Hurt Memory

New research from scientists in Hungary suggests that children with sleep disordered breathing have their memory process disrupted during sleep. Led by Eszter Csabi, the researchers from Eötvös Loránd University and the University of Szeged analyzed different memory processes of 17 children with sleep disordered breathing who were between the ages of 6 and 12, […]

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More Sleep for Students Boosts Specific Grades

More Sleep for Students Boosts Specific Grades

Making sure your children get proper sleep each night can be a hassle, but new evidence says it’s definitely worth it! Researchers at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute and McGill University in Canada found that proper sleep is specifically linked to better performance in math and languages at school, which are significant predictors of a […]

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