Science of Slumber: How Sleep Affects Your Memory
Friday, February 08, 2013
We spend a lot of time sleeping (roughly one-third of our lives, according to the National Institutes of Health). But how much downtime do our brains really need? Experts discuss the links between sleep, memory and cognition, and why our sleep patterns change as we age.
Source: NPR
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At 80 years old I take donepezil for memory and namenda for sleep aid. Seems to help...Comment?
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