Napping after learning something new could help you commit it to memory - as long as you dream, scientists say.
They found people who dream about a new task perform it better on waking than those who do not sleep or do not dream.
Volunteers were asked to learn the layout of a 3D computer maze so they could find their way within the virtual space several hours later.
Those allowed to take a nap and who also remembered dreaming of the task, found their way to a landmark quicker.
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Friday, April 23, 2010
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Dreams 'can help with learning'
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