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Older Adults’ Forgetfulness Tied To Faulty Brain Rhythms In Sleep

Jon Hamilton, NPR

Posted on December 18, 2017 · As people get older, brain waves that occur during deep sleep become less synchronized. This appears to disrupt a system that saves new memories

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The Science of Sleep: Bedtime Routines, Getting Better Rest, and More; Plus, “Ain’t Too Proud” Star Harrell Holmes Jr.

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on August 9, 2023 · A sleep specialist shares insight on sleeping conditions and improving your sleep; plus, the actor of the hit musical discusses bringing the music of The Temptations to life on stage.

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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 1702: Tricks of Memory

Megan Cole

Posted on July 11, 2023 · Episode: 1702 Memory and meaning: How actors remember all those lines. Today, our guest, Seattle actor Megan Cole, talks about memory and meaning.

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Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2204: Rocks, Air, and Memory

Peter Copeland

Posted on May 30, 2023 · Episode: 2204 Earthquakes and Volcanoes remember, while hurricanes forget. Today, our guest, geologist Peter Copeland tells us about rocks, air and memory.

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Some Houstonians struggle to get a good night’s sleep — we’re here to help

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 18, 2023 · Sleep expert Dr. Sudha Tallavajhulah answers listener questions about sleep and sleep disorders.

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