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Nobody can appreciate the value of sleep more than a parent, especially when it involves a newborn. Scientific research is continually shedding new light on the importance of getting enough rest, especially in light of how sleep takes a back seat to our increasingly busy lifestyles. In fact, a new study out of U.C. Berkeley has determined that something as simple as an hour of napping time during the day can have a significant impact on our brain’s performance, even making us smarter.

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A recent study has found that increasing amounts of magnesium in the brain improved certain brain functions, including memory and learning, in animal models. The findings support the important role that diet can play in our mental capacities, whereby decline in brain function may be rooted in inadequate levels of magnesium consumption. The data also points to a novel and potentially valid approach to treating cognitive problems.

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Sleep is good, but naps are better.

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