It's 3 a.m. and you're still glued to The Osbournes marathon running on MTV. What's a little less sleep when you can see Ozzy war with the neighbors?
You're not alone. Many Americans skimp on shut-eye. Almost one-third of respondents said they get less than seven hours of sleep per night during the week, according to a recent survey of approximately 1,000 people by the National Sleep Foundation.
A large body of converging research, however, shows that it's time to rethink your priorities. Sleep is more important than many people believe. Specifically, studies find that it helps secure memories and aid learning. These findings are leading to:
- A better understanding of how sleep and wakefulness contribute to learning.
- Increased respect for sleep and its ability to benefit the brain.
- Ways to use sleep to boost learning in healthy individuals and possibly those recovering from brain injuries.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY
No comments:
Post a Comment