From the April 2017 issue of Massachusetts General Hospital's Mind, Mood, & Memory (MMM)
Memory Maximizers: Napping as a Brain Booster; Obesity’s Effect on Memory
Here's the latest research to help you keep your brain sharp.
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BLISSFUL BRAIN BOOSTER: A NAP! Researchers have come up with the perfect rationale for the post-prandial siesta: It seems that napping for an hour or so after lunch improves memory and the ability to think clearly. A study involving nearly 3,000 older adults recorded participants’ nighttime sleep habits, and noted whether they took an afternoon […]