Name: The surprising health benefits of dreaming
Uploaded: 2021-11-24T15:53:59Z
Duration: 2 min 1 s
Description: When you fall asleep and start dreaming, you're actually doing very important work. According to sleep scientist Matt Walker, dreams act like a form of "overnight therapy." In fact, your dreams may even boost your ability to solve problems and process tough emotions that affect your waking life.

When you fall asleep and start dreaming, you're actually doing very important work. According to sleep scientist Matt Walker, dreams act like a form of "overnight therapy." In fact, your dreams may even boost your ability to solve problems and process tough emotions that affect your waking life.

Matt Walker: The surprising health benefits of dreaming

The surprising health benefits of dreaming

Dreaming about specific challenges, like navigating mazes or processing trauma, enhances problem-solving and mental health.

Dreaming acts as overnight therapy, enhancing problem-solving and alleviating emotional distress from life's challenges.

Studies show that individuals who dream about learned tasks may significantly improve their performance in these tasks upon waking.