Annu Rev Psychol March 2006 PMID 16318592

Sleep, memory, and plasticity.

Matthew P Walker, Robert Stickgold

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Peak: 6 in Nov 2022
across 4 sources since Sep 2020

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What people are saying

The discussions emphasize how sleep influences mental health and memory, with posts highlighting the extensive research involved and various factors like social jet lag and stress. The tone is a mix of scientific appreciation and practical concern, demonstrating genuine engagement with the topic and its broader implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the importance of sleep in supporting memory and brain function, aligning with the article’s thesis.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions show high enthusiasm, with posts referencing extensive scientific work and the significance of sleep research.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some comments delve into specific topics like circadian clocks and sleep deprivation, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversation reflects recognition of sleep's critical role in health and cognition, suggesting a notable impact on public understanding.

Abstract in brief

  • Sleep is believed to play a key role in memory and brain plasticity, even though its exact functions are not fully understood.
  • Research over the past decade has provided strong evidence that sleep supports processes like memory encoding, consolidation, reconsolidation, and overall brain plasticity.
  • The text reviews these findings and discusses future research directions in understanding sleep's impact on memory and brain function.]

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Dissel Lab
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There it is. This one took a long time with many people involved. Thanks to everybody who contributed. This paper contains most of the topics I have been working on in all my scientific life, clocks, sleep, memory and plasticity. Enjoy... https://t.co/bNh8wu7g1d

Jan 26, 2024 · 22 likes · 1 share · 674 followers View post →
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@LeanOnUs_ · X

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RT @BlueLightDiet: WHY DOES THE WORLD SEEM MORE NEGATIVE? Besides fake news, u r sleep deprived When u r socially jet lagged, u dont get…

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Nadia Brashier
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Sep 21, 2020 · 3,564 followers View post →
Tess White
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There it is. This one took a long time with many people involved. Thanks to everybody who contributed. This paper contains most of the topics I have been working on in all my scientific life, clocks, sleep, memory and plasticity. Enjoy... https://t.co/bNh8wu7g1d

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Tess White
@Tesserific1 · X

RT @BlueLightDiet: WHY DOES THE WORLD SEEM MORE NEGATIVE? Besides fake news, u r sleep deprived When u r socially jet lagged, u dont get…

Nov 17, 2022 · 6 shares · 264 followers View post →
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@BlueLightDiet · X

WHY DOES THE WORLD SEEM MORE NEGATIVE? Besides fake news, u r sleep deprived When u r socially jet lagged, u dont get enough sleep, ur brain reduces amount of positive words it remembers & increases amount of negative associations/memories it retains https://t.co/38w0NSWG8I

Nov 17, 2022 · 10 likes · 6 shares · 32,167 followers View post →
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@lkfazio https://t.co/vJFBmIGPEf

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