Is your memory good at night?

Memory is the most important ability of the human body. Memory allows the brain to store a large amount of useful information so that it can be directly extracted and analyzed from the brain when needed. The level of memory varies greatly from person to person, and even the same person may have obvious differences in memory levels at different time periods. For example, is your memory better at night? Let’s take a look at the explanation below.

According to the results of the experiment, the best time for memory is divided into the following four categories:

About 30% of people have the best memory in the morning. These people are ready to absorb new knowledge as soon as they wake up.

About 30% of people have the best memory in the afternoon. They often come alive after lunch.

About 30% of people have best memory at night. They are what are called "night owls".

About 10% of people have no time preference at all. They seem to be able to concentrate on learning whenever they need to.

Studies have shown that older people's memory peaks more often in the early morning, while young people's memory peaks most often in the afternoon and evening.

These studies combined allow us to draw the conclusion that the best memory time period for most young people is not necessarily in the morning, especially for night owls, the best memory time period is at night or even in the early morning. Forcing people to memorize things in the morning without considering individual differences is questionable. The time of day when memory is best varies from person to person. However, maintaining a regular schedule can ensure the stability of hormones in the body, so that learning efficiency is not affected by hormone fluctuations. No matter what time you get up, it is more important to make good use of the time after you get up. After all, your brain will do everything it can to stay awake and cope with the coming day with optimal function.

In addition to the impact of time on memory, the level of human hormones also has a certain impact on memory. Normally, hormones in the human body undergo rhythmic changes along with a person's daily routine, affecting learning and memory. For night owls, once they develop a long-term habit of being active at night and sleeping during the day, the hormonal changes in their bodies will not show an obvious peak after waking up. The hormone level drops slightly during the day and rebounds at night.