{"id":2455,"date":"2022-04-18T19:07:31","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T19:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=2455"},"modified":"2022-04-18T20:23:49","modified_gmt":"2022-04-18T20:23:49","slug":"sleep-is-essential-for-better-memory-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/sleep-is-essential-for-better-memory-heres-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep is Essential for Better Memory: Here\u2019s Why"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sleep plays a critical role in health; for example, it is directly linked to better moods<\/a>, improved performance during workouts<\/a>, and healthier food choices<\/a>. And, as it turns out, sleep also plays a major role in cognitive function\u2014and, more specifically, memory.<\/p>\n

Getting enough high-quality Zzz\u2019s is essential for keeping your memory sharp. But how, exactly, does sleep impact memory, and what steps can you take to ensure your sleep routine is supporting your memory?<\/p>\n

What part does sleep play in memory?<\/h2>\n

In order to understand how sleep impacts memory, you need to understand that not all memories are created equal\u2014more specifically, short-term and long-term memories<\/a>. \u201cWhen we learn new information, it gets stored as a short-term memory in the area of the brain called the hippocampus,\u201d says Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib, neuroscientist and head sleep expert at Wesper<\/a>. \u201cIf the memory is never transferred to the long-term storage centers of our brain\u2014the cortex\u2014that memory will be lost.\u201d<\/p>\n

And when does that memory transfer happen? You guessed it\u2014while you\u2019re asleep. \u201cThe transfer of short-term memories to long-term memories occurs during the REM stage of sleep<\/a>,\u201d says Rohrscheib. <\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019re not getting enough high-quality sleep, your brain won\u2019t be able to turn your short-term memories into long-term memories, leading to a poorer memory overall.<\/p>\n

How can you use sleep to support better memory?<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s no way around it. If you want to support better memory, you need to prioritize high-quality sleep, and getting plenty of it.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnsuring that you get 7-9 hours of good quality sleep per night will allow your brain enough time in REM sleep to store long-term memories,\u201d says Rohrscheib. \u201cWaking up frequently during the night, not getting enough hours of sleep, or having a sleep disorder like sleep apnea or insomnia will eventually lead to learning and memory deficits.\u201d<\/p>\n

So, how do you ensure that you\u2019re getting enough sleep to keep your memory sharp? Rohrscheib suggests practicing good sleep hygiene (for example, keeping a strict sleep schedule, cutting out caffeine 8 hours before bedtime, and avoiding screens two hours before you\u2019re ready to go to sleep). She also recommends giving yourself plenty of time to fall asleep and get the rest you need\u2014which often means getting into bed earlier in the evening.<\/p>\n

\u201cAdults need to ensure they spend enough time in bed to actually get 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night,\u201d says Rohrscheib. \u201cIf you only allow yourself 7 hours in bed, it’s very unlikely you’re getting enough sleep.\u201d<\/p>\n

The post Sleep is Essential for Better Memory: Here’s Why<\/a> appeared first on Fitbit Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You likely knew how essential sleep is for overall health. But did you know it\u2019s also critical to keep your memory sharp?
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