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Dreams: What Could They Mean?

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Memory Consolidation through Dreams

Newly formed memories are fragile and can be forgotten until the brain consolidates them through a process akin to filing. Consolidation strengthens neural pathways and improves memory. Sleep is crucial for memory consolidation, and dreaming may play a role in boosting memory. A study involving a virtual maze showed that dreaming about a task, like navigating the maze, can lead to improved performance on the task after waking up.

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