Memory Consolidation during Waking Rest

Recent studies show that brief periods of rest after learning facilitate consolidation of new memories. This effect is associated with memory-related brain activity during quiet rest and suggests that in our daily lives, moments of unoccupied rest may serve an essential cognitive function.

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Published inTrends in cognitive sciences Vol. 23; no. 3; pp. 171 - 173
Main Author Wamsley, Erin J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2019
Subjects
declarative memory
Humans
memory consolidation
Memory Consolidation - physiology
mind wandering
offline processing
Rest - physiology
resting state
offline processing
resting state
mind wandering
memory consolidation
declarative memory
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Summary:Recent studies show that brief periods of rest after learning facilitate consolidation of new memories. This effect is associated with memory-related brain activity during quiet rest and suggests that in our daily lives, moments of unoccupied rest may serve an essential cognitive function.
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ISSN:1364-6613
1879-307X
DOI:10.1016/j.tics.2018.12.007