How Do You Think Sleep Impacts Learning And Memory?

Scientists have long known that sleep has several functions. It allows the body to rest and replenish itself, enables metabolic and endocrine functions, and supports “offline” memory processing. But the mechanism behind these functions is still unknown. Even 2,000 years ago, it wasn’t clear how sleep would help us learn. However, recent investigations have bolstered these theories. Sleep plays a vital role in “firming up” the learning we do during the day. This process is called memory consolidation.