Researchers seeking to understand the brain mechanisms that secure memory storage during sleep, have zeroed in on a “sleep spindle” – a one-second burst of brain activity. Leading theories propose that sleep presents an opportune time for important, new memories to become stabilized. And it’s long been known which brain waves are produced during sleep.… Continue reading Bursts of Brain Activity during Sleep Linked to Memory Rejuvenation
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Calorie Counting and Your Brain
We’ve all seen those little booklets that tell you how many calories are in different kinds of food. As it turns out, you might not need one; researchers say the brain has its own kind of calorie counter. The findings, by researchers from the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital, were published in Psychological Science, a… Continue reading Calorie Counting and Your Brain