Mental Acuity

Sleep is associated with our ability to concentrate, learn and remember. A good night's sleep helps support our ability to concentrate, solidifies what we experience during our waking hours and strengthens our ability to remember.

Please note: the information provided below is not intended to offer medical diagnosis or a prescription for treatment. If you regularly have difficulty sleeping, please consult your physician.

Sleep Boosts Memory
Psychology Today
"Let me sleep on it" may just be the right advice for remembering complex information. According to researchers from the University of Chicago, a good night's rest not only helps retain information but may also help us recall information forgotten during the day. Read More>>

Dr. George Johnson
OnScience
Pulling an all-nighter doesn't work. Substantive learning requires a good night's sleep.
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Neurologists Say Sleep Improves Memory and Learning
The Better Sleep Council
Recent research reveals that "sleeping on it" is more than just a good idea. In fact, neuroscientists now say that sleep is absolutely critical for key brain functions including learning, memory and performance. Read More>>

How Sleep Helps Memory and Learning - Brain Memorizes and Stores New Skills During Sleep, Say Researchers
WebMD
The resting brain’s to-do list includes memorizing new skills and efficiently filing them away for effective recall. Without sleep, it may be tougher to master new skills and ideas.
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Sleep Boosts Memory in Different Ways - Memories that Weaken by Day, Strengthen by Night
WebMD
Memories that are lost during the day may actually come back after a good night's sleep. But new research suggests that not all memories are equal, some more likely forgotten than others. Read More>>