Study Probes Odor, Sleep and Memory Link

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Doctors have long advised that a good nights sleep is important for memory -- but researchers now say a familiar scent wafting in the bedroom might help sometimes too. (AP GRAPHIC)
Doctors have long advised that a good night's sleep is important for memory -- but researchers now say a familiar scent wafting in the bedroom might help sometimes, too. (AP GRAPHIC)

(AP) -- Doctors have long advised that a good night's sleep is important for memory - but researchers now say a familiar scent wafting in the bedroom might help sometimes, too. The caveat: In the study, being published Friday in the journal Science, it only worked for some kinds of memories and during one stage of sleep, meaning it's not the answer for people hunting a quick memory boost.


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