Lying in at the weekend boosts your brain power, study shows - Telegraph

Scientists have discovered that an extra dose of sleep is more than just a luxury - it provides an essential boost to brain power ahead of the working week.

Those who return to work on Monday morning refreshed from a long lie-in the day before perform better than those who spent less time in bed at the weekend, research has found.

The scientists also warned against staying up all night partying at the weekend, which they said would significantly impair a person's performance at work the following week.

"The bottom line is that adequate recovery is important for coping with the effects of chronic sleep restriction on the brain." -- Lying in at the weekend boosts your brain power, study shows

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