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Ears that never sleep.....part 2

Posted on 13/12/2011 14:33:00

This passive hearing while asleep also has the ability to help improve our memory. According to a study in the journal Science, it may be possible to strengthen certain memories while sleeping. Researchers found that hearing certain sounds during a nap helped people remember information associated with those sounds once they woke up. Interestingly, the study found that hearing these sounds cues while awake did not have the same positive effect on memory as hearing them while asleep. The results support the fact that the brain works very hard night, processing things it has learnt during the day.