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Insomnia has led to a rise in mental health problems, yet very little is known about why and how it gives rise to mental illness.
Scientists report playing sounds to people while they sleep can help them forget specific memories.
Previous research found sound cues played during sleep can improve a person's memory. A new study reports that sound cues during sleep can also help to weaken intrusive and traumatic memories. Researchers say sound cues during sleep could be used to both increase or decrease the ability to recall specific memories.
The method could one day be developed into a technique to help combat traumatic memories, researchers suggest.
Research finds participants’ recall of certain material decreased after being played audio while asleep