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flag A 45-minute nap may boost brain health by clearing mental "noise" and improving memory, outperforming wakefulness, researchers say.

flag A 45-minute afternoon nap may significantly boost brain health and learning by resetting synaptic connections, according to a study by researchers from the University of Freiburg and the University of Geneva. flag Using brain imaging and stimulation, they found naps reduced synaptic strength—clearing mental "noise"—and improved the brain’s ability to form new memories and adapt, outperforming an equal period of wakefulness. flag Experts say this restorative effect enhances focus and performance, especially in demanding jobs, and recommend cognitive behavioral therapy over medication for chronic insomnia, which is often linked to stress and habits rather than biological issues.

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