That Neuroscience Guy Whats going on in the brain while you sleep?
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Mar 8, 2021 Sleep is an active process where your brain isn’t just resting but is crucial for consolidating memories. Discover how non-REM stage two sleep plays a vital role in learning and cognitive function. Evening screen time can significantly disrupt your sleep quality, affecting your memory. Consistent sleep schedules are essential for optimal brain function, highlighting the importance of good sleep hygiene.
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Memory Consolidation
- To remember something, the information goes from short-term memory to long-term memory.
- This process of solidifying memories is called consolidation.
Hippocampus' Role
- The hippocampus links pieces of information together, like a bridge.
- Consolidation is when those connections become permanent, and the hippocampus is no longer needed.
Sleep Stages
- Sleep has five stages: REM and four stages of non-REM.
- Stage two non-REM sleep is important for memory consolidation.