Take a nap, improve long-term memory

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Research conducted by a brain researcher (at the University of Haifa in Israel) explored the possibility that naps help lock in sometimes fleeting long-term memories. The study found a 90-minute daytime snooze might help the most. Long-term memory refers to memories that stay with us for years, such as “what” memories — a car accident that happened yesterday — or “how to” memories, such as one’s learned ability to play the drums or play a sport particularly well.