A good nap could be the key to improving learning for students and children, according to new research. A team of scientists from the University of Geneva in Switzerland shows that napping can boost the consolidation of learning that is linked to rewards. Receiving rewards as we learn can help reinforce new information in memory, and “seal” the new information in our brain. Even a short nap after a period of learning is beneficial.
Afternoon naps are key to boosting learning power
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