Researchers found that 20 minutes of aerobic exercise helped preserve the ability to form new memories even after 30 hours without sleep. A 90-minute nap offered a comparable benefit, with both groups performing around 22% better on a memory task than participants who received no intervention.
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Aerobics can help fight memory loss induced by sleep deprivation: Study
October 20, 2026Researchers found that 20 minutes of aerobic exercise helped preserve the ability to form new memories even after 30 hours without sleep. A 90-minute nap offered a comparable benefit, with both groups performing around 22% better on a memory task than participants who received no intervention.