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GUEST SERIES | Dr. Matt Walker: The Science of Dreams, Nightmares & Lucid Dreaming

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Enhancing Cognitive Function Through Dreaming

The chapter explores a study showing how dreaming about specific maze elements during a nap can improve maze navigation skills. It discusses the benefits of dreaming in emotional resolution and shares personal experiences of processing challenging life phases through dreams. The significance of dreams as a form of therapy, historical context of dream interpretation, and the intricate workings of the brain during dreams are also discussed.

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