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The Relationship Between Sleep & Learning

Sleep enhances our ability to learn new information. REM sleep, in particular, aids in the brain’s ability to make connections and solve problems creatively.

“Sleep before learning refreshes our ability to absorb new information; sleep after learning cements it.”

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