March 2021 PMID 33674679

Splitting sleep between the night and a daytime nap reduces homeostatic sleep pressure and enhances long-term memory.

James N Cousins, Ruth L F Leong, S Azrin Jamaluddin, Alyssa S C Ng, Ju Lynn Ong, Michael W L Chee

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What people are saying

Discussions reveal an overall positive reception, with posts highlighting the beneficial effects of splitting sleep for memory and alertness, such as 'reduces sleep pressure' and 'enhances long-term memory.' The tone and choice of words, like 'scientific reports' and 'effects,' convey curiosity and a belief in the study’s practical relevance, indicating a moderate to high perceived influence on sleep habits and performance optimization.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most contributions express support or neutral acknowledgment of the study’s findings, with some explicitly endorsing the potential benefits of split sleep patterns.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts show curiosity, with some discussing practical applications and implications of the research, indicating a high level of engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several discussions reference specific terms like 'homeostatic sleep pressure' and include calls for considering sleep strategies, reflecting thoughtful engagement beyond mere mentions.

ImpactModerate impact

The emphasis on the study's potential to influence sleep routines and improve memory suggests recognition of a moderate but meaningful impact on personal and academic life.

Abstract in brief

  • Splitting sleep between nighttime and a daytime nap reduces sleep pressure and improves long-term memory encoding and factual knowledge related to school tasks.
  • The study found that even with reduced nocturnal sleep, incorporating a 90-minute afternoon nap did not negatively affect morning performance and was associated with lower sleep pressure during the night.
  • These results suggest that integrating naps into daily sleep routines can be beneficial for learning without compromising overall sleep health.]

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bioRxiv Neuroscience
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Splitting sleep between the night and a daytime nap reduces homeostatic sleep pressure and enhances long-term memory https://t.co/kGb7GxzusC #biorxiv_neursci

Sep 22, 2020 · 30 likes · 14 shares · 59,881 followers View post →
Scientific Reports
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According to this study, splitting sleep between the night and a daytime nap reduces homeostatic sleep pressure and enhances long-term memory #Consolidation https://t.co/wcvbSlbiV3

Apr 1, 2021 · 17 likes · 7 shares · 124,563 followers View post →
Scientific Reports
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According to this study, splitting sleep between the night and a daytime nap reduces homeostatic sleep pressure and enhances long-term memory #Consolidation https://t.co/wcvbSlbiV3

Mar 25, 2021 · 16 likes · 4 shares · 124,563 followers View post →
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Splitting sleep between the night and a daytime nap reduces homeostatic sleep pressure and enhances long-term memory https://t.co/MRhJqfCgfK

Sep 23, 2020 · 13 likes · 3 shares · 28,121 followers View post →
Agingdoc
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Splitting sleep between the night and a daytime nap reduces homeostatic sleep pressure and enhances long-term memory https://t.co/UfR2aTn2oB

Mar 7, 2021 · 8 likes · 1 share · 41,462 followers View post →
@malaaksonen
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#uni on elintärkeää aivoille: opitut asiat jäsentyvät ja aivot "puhdistuvat". #päiväunet kuuluvat viikonloppuihini ja lomilleni. Tutkimuksen mukaan unta voisi jaksottaa yölle ja päivälle arjessakin, #etätyö ehkä joustaisi!? https://t.co/fU7ojUwc0v #Aivoviikko2021 #fazerbrainhow

Mar 16, 2021 · 6 likes · 358 followers View post →

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bioRxiv Published
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Splitting sleep between the night and a daytime nap reduces homeostatic sleep pressure and enhances long-term memory published as: https://t.co/ZbiT6rSsgH @scireports #biorxiv

Mar 27, 2025 · 2,906 followers View post →
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@chris_techem · X

Splitting sleep between the night and a daytime nap reduces homeostatic sleep pressure and enhances long-term memory (https://t.co/EsepDJ6EjD)

Dec 12, 2022 · 1 followers View post →
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Splitting sleep between the night and a daytime nap reduces homeostatic sleep pressure and enhances long-term memory https://t.co/TOzLWif4aU

Dec 19, 2021 · 817 followers View post →
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Scientific Reports
@SciReports · X

According to this study, splitting sleep between the night and a daytime nap reduces homeostatic sleep pressure and enhances long-term memory #Consolidation https://t.co/wcvbSlbiV3

Apr 1, 2021 · 17 likes · 7 shares · 124,563 followers View post →
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Mar 25, 2021 · 4 shares · 24 followers View post →
Tanveer Ahmed
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Scientific Reports
@SciReports · X

According to this study, splitting sleep between the night and a daytime nap reduces homeostatic sleep pressure and enhances long-term memory #Consolidation https://t.co/wcvbSlbiV3

Mar 25, 2021 · 16 likes · 4 shares · 124,563 followers View post →
@malaaksonen
@malaaksonen · X

#uni on elintärkeää aivoille: opitut asiat jäsentyvät ja aivot "puhdistuvat". #päiväunet kuuluvat viikonloppuihini ja lomilleni. Tutkimuksen mukaan unta voisi jaksottaa yölle ja päivälle arjessakin, #etätyö ehkä joustaisi!? https://t.co/fU7ojUwc0v #Aivoviikko2021 #fazerbrainhow

Mar 16, 2021 · 6 likes · 358 followers View post →
Agingdoc
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Splitting sleep between the night and a daytime nap reduces homeostatic sleep pressure and enhances long-term memory https://t.co/UfR2aTn2oB

Mar 7, 2021 · 8 likes · 1 share · 41,462 followers View post →
The Brain: TLDR
@TheBrainTLDR · X

Splitting sleep between the night and a daytime nap reduces homeostatic sleep pressure and enhances long-term memory https://t.co/A8s9401EqZ

Mar 5, 2021 · 150 followers View post →
Jun-Liszt Li
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Sep 30, 2020 · 14 shares · 1,021 followers View post →
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Sep 24, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,171 followers View post →
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Splitting sleep between the night and a daytime nap reduces homeostatic sleep pressure and enhances long-term memory. #sleepscience #fatigue #humanperformance https://t.co/EYIgE82aIv

Sep 23, 2020 · 2 likes · 4,824 followers View post →
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The Brain: TLDR
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Splitting sleep between the night and a daytime nap reduces homeostatic sleep pressure and enhances long-term memory. https://t.co/sbELDXtEHR

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Splitting sleep between the night and a daytime nap reduces homeostatic sleep pressure and enhances long-term memory https://t.co/MRhJqfCgfK

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bioRxiv Neuroscience
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Splitting sleep between the night and a daytime nap reduces homeostatic sleep pressure and enhances long-term memory https://t.co/kGb7GxzusC #biorxiv_neursci

Sep 22, 2020 · 30 likes · 14 shares · 59,881 followers View post →