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Why Do Dreams Feel So Real?

2021

The parts of the brain that are active when we learn and process information in the real world are also active while we dream and replay the material as we sleep. And so, a lot of the things we see, hear, and feel in real life show up in our dreams. Dreams help with processing our memories.

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What Can We Learn from Our Dreams? | Dr. Dylan Selterman | TEDxUMD

Every night, we have a dream. We often don't remember having them, or simply dismiss their contents. In his talk, Dr. Selterman provides evidence that suggests our dreams might be more valuable than we currently think.

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Brain Health