There's a very good reason for our strong attraction to cream cakes, french fries and sweets. Unlike natural foods, these treats activate the reward system in our brains. Foods rich in both fats and carbohydrates have...
A good night’s sleep helps the brain to file away important information from the activities of the day.
Patterns of brain activity from the day are replayed at fast-forward speed during sleep.
This helps strengthen microscopic connections between the nerve cells in a process which is deemed critical for consolidating memories.