**Sleep Aid**: How REM sleep can transform emotional memories and boost mental health
Sydney, Australia – New research from Macquarie University sheds light on the intricate processes by which sleep aids in processing emotional memories, crucial for maintaining mental health. The study, drawing from over two decades of data, reveals the role of neurotransmitters like serotonin and noradrenaline in recalibrating emotional experiences during REM sleep. According to the study, the hippocampus and amygdala play pivotal roles in transforming new, emotionally charged memories into familiar ones without triggering the …