A single workout may help protect memory after a short night's sleep

Modern lifestyles, longer light exposure and constant digital distractions have pushed the world into a global sleep crisis—one that poses a major threat to public health. Sleep loss doesn't just leave us tired and irritable; it can also affect our memory. The processes that happen in our brain when we sleep play a crucial role in helping us learn, store and recall new information. Even a single short night can disrupt this kind of memory. Exercise is known to improve sleep, but could it also help protect memory from sleep loss?

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