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March 2008 PMID 18275549

An ultra short episode of sleep is sufficient to promote declarative memory performance.

Olaf Lahl, Christiane Wispel, Bernadette Willigens, Reinhard Pietrowsky

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70
Peak: 2 in Dec 2019
across 5 sources since Jul 2012

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5,723,001
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Jul 2012 – Sep 2025

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What people are saying

The posts display a positive reception to the publication, highlighting personal experiences like taking a 35-minute nap and its energizing effects, with terms such as 'amazing' and 'charge up,' reflecting enthusiasm. Some comments reference scientific details, such as a 6-minute sleep episode boosting memory, demonstrating a blend of personal relevance and scientific curiosity which collectively point to moderate engagement and perceived impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree with the research, emphasizing the benefits of short naps for memory enhancement.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high interest, with mentions of personal experiences and excitement about the findings.

EngagementModerate engagement

The conversations include endorsements, personal anecdotes, and references to the scientific details, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that this research could influence personal sleep habits and awareness of nap benefits.

Abstract in brief

  • An ultra short nap of around 6 minutes can significantly enhance declarative memory, similar to longer naps, suggesting that the initial onset of sleep triggers memory consolidation processes.
  • The studies show that while sleep during daytime naps improves memory, the total amount of sleep or time spent in slow wave sleep is not directly correlated with memory performance.
  • Even brief periods of sleep, shorter than 6 minutes, may activate active memory consolidation processes, indicating that the benefits of napping on memory can occur with minimal sleep duration.]
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TeacherToolkit
@TeacherToolkit · X

I knew it! There's a reason why I love an afternoon nap, particularly in leadership meetings...

Sep 29, 2021 · 1 like · 240,878 followers View post →
Jeannie Clarkson
@JeannieClarkson · X

This is fascinating: "A #sleep episode as short as 6 min was enough to significantly boost #memory performance... extension of the sleep episode to 35 min duration further improved memory output to a significant degree." https://t.co/aVJ8Dswppu via Wiley Online Library https://t.co/zQA0rrkOu3

Dec 13, 2019 · 10,290 followers View post →
Jason Montoya
@ThayCallMeMonty · X

@PunkDaGod I have things to help you sleep trust me it helps, 35 minutes will get you charged up for hours. You need headphones. get to it! https://t.co/ahkraP1mi1

Aug 9, 2023 · 673 followers View post →
Michael P. Russell
@michaelprussnow · X

35-minute POWER NAP for a Full Recharge (3+ Hour Benefit) - The Best Bin... https://t.co/mzHXDnmhLp via @YouTube

Oct 20, 2023 · 217 followers View post →
Michael P. Russell
@michaelprussnow · X

35-minute POWER NAP for a Full Recharge (3+ Hour Benefit) - The Best Bin... https://t.co/kqSQUZ8fNH via @YouTube are u gonna nap? I just took a 35 it was amazing

Oct 7, 2023 · 217 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

6分の睡眠で記憶力がアップする #自分用メモ https://t.co/A5bnwVFzww

Dec 15, 2019 · 178 followers View post →

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Michael P. Russell
@michaelprussnow · X

35-minute POWER NAP for a Full Recharge (3+ Hour Benefit) - The Best Bin... https://t.co/mzHXDnmhLp via @YouTube

Oct 20, 2023 · 217 followers View post →
Michael P. Russell
@michaelprussnow · X

35-minute POWER NAP for a Full Recharge (3+ Hour Benefit) - The Best Bin... https://t.co/kqSQUZ8fNH via @YouTube are u gonna nap? I just took a 35 it was amazing

Oct 7, 2023 · 217 followers View post →
Jason Montoya
@ThayCallMeMonty · X

@PunkDaGod I have things to help you sleep trust me it helps, 35 minutes will get you charged up for hours. You need headphones. get to it! https://t.co/ahkraP1mi1

Aug 9, 2023 · 673 followers View post →
TeacherToolkit
@TeacherToolkit · X

I knew it! There's a reason why I love an afternoon nap, particularly in leadership meetings...

Sep 29, 2021 · 1 like · 240,878 followers View post →
tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

6分の睡眠で記憶力がアップする #自分用メモ https://t.co/A5bnwVFzww

Dec 15, 2019 · 178 followers View post →
Jeannie Clarkson
@JeannieClarkson · X

This is fascinating: "A #sleep episode as short as 6 min was enough to significantly boost #memory performance... extension of the sleep episode to 35 min duration further improved memory output to a significant degree." https://t.co/aVJ8Dswppu via Wiley Online Library https://t.co/zQA0rrkOu3

Dec 13, 2019 · 10,290 followers View post →