An Afternoon Nap

[Jim Watt]

*"TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE" MINISTRIES*

*Jim & Marie Watt*

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*"AN AFTERNOON NAP IMPROVES YOUR MEMORY SAYS ISRAELI RESEARCHERS"*

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*Good news for all those sloths out there. According to researchers at the *
*University** of **Haifa**, a 90-minute siesta helps speed up the process of
long-term memory consolidation.*

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*In a recent study, Prof. Avi Karni and Dr. Maria Korman of the Center for
Brain and Behavior Research at the University of Haifa found that an
afternoon nap changes the course of consolidation of the brain. "We still
don't know the exact mechanism of the memory process that occurs during
sleep, but the results of this research suggest the possibility that it is
possible to speed up memory consolidation, and in the future, we may be able
to do it artificially, said Karni.*

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*Long-term memory is defined as a permanent memory that does not disappear,
or that disappears after many years. Long-term memory is divided into two
types – memories of "what" (for example: what happened yesterday or what one
remembers from an article one read yesterday) and memories of "How to" (for
example: how to read Hebrew, how to drive, play basketball or play the
piano).*

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*In the study, published in the scientific journal Nature Neuroscience, the
researchers worked with two groups of participants. Group members practiced
a repeated motor activity which consisted of bringing the thumb and a finger
together in a specific sequence. The research examined the "how" aspect of
memory in the participants' ability to perform the task quickly and in the
correct sequence.*

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*One of the groups was allowed to nap for an hour and a half after learning
the task while the other groups stayed awake. The researchers, who worked in
cooperation with the Sleep Laboratory at the Sheba Medical Center and
researchers from the Department of Psychology at the University of Montreal,
found that the group that slept in the afternoon showed a distinct
improvement in their task performance by that evening, as opposed to the
group that stayed awake, which didn't exhibit any improvement.*

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*Following an entire night's sleep, both groups exhibited the same skill
level.*

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*"This part of the research showed that a daytime nap speeds up performance
improvement in the brain. After a night's sleep the two groups were at the
same level, but the group that slept in the afternoon improved much faster
that the group that stayed awake," stressed Prof. Karni.*

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*There's more to this story, but according to the ISRAELI 21c sources "if
you need to memorize something quickly or you've got lots of different
activities to learn how to do at one go, better find some time for an
afternoon snooze!"*

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*NOTE:*  Many of you are aware of the scientific and medical break-throughs
that come out of Israel. Those who wish to eliminate her from the face of
the earth, are really seeking to kill the goose that lays the Golden Eggs! –
To count up all the blessings that have come to the nations of the world
from this little nation – would be in a sense to "boggle" our minds.



Recently Israel developed "Neuro – PS" – a medical supplement that enhances
the memory in older people. It tends to increase the memory up to 30-35%. It
apparently hinders the nerve dendrons in the brain from drying and
splintering. As a result, messages can continue to be transmitted in the
memory area. I have been taking this memory help for a year, and can
definitely testify to improvement here.



But now this week something new has come out of Israel as put forth. My wife
Marie read the above article which appeared in the January 11, 2008 "Bridges
for Peace – Israel Current News Update." Her comment – Very Interesting!



Many Americans feel they fall short in maintaining a good heath outlook if
they take an afternoon nap. But many outstanding leaders in our land
regularly take an afternoon nap, and no doubt profit from this habit.



Former President John F. Kennedy consistently had his afternoon nap while in
the White House. His memory was absolutely remarkable, and no doubt was
enhanced by this wise habit.



In hot countries like Mexico, an afternoon "Siesta" is part of the culture.
Wise people indeed!



So – dear friends – Marie felt this could be not only a challenge but also a
blessing to you our readers! "Puritan's Pride" in New York State is one
among a number who cater to those interested in "Neuro - PS."



Jim & Marie Watt











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