Healthy sleep patterns are crucial for cognitive performance, especially memory, the experts say. That means at least seven hours of sleep each night.
Sleep is essential to lower levels of stress hormones, to relax and refresh your entire body, and to literally turn off your brain. "There are parts of sleep where memory gets archived," says Doraiswamy.
While it may be tempting to take over-the-counter - or even prescription - sleeping medications, be aware that many may impair memory. Check with your doctor about side effects of sleep medications, as well as all other drugs.
Also, limit your intake of alcohol or caffeine if you experience sleeping problems, as it can disrupt sleeping patterns.
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