Forget brain training — you can get smarter just by sleeping, says neuroscientist

You've probably noticed that you feel more alert and capable after a good night's sleep, and perhaps even that you perform better at work or in your studies. But what exactly is happening while you snooze, and is sleeping really making you smarter?

Research has shown the importance of in sleep and learning, in fact, one review of 23 studies looking at the relationship between sleep and learning in doctors in training found that sleep is absolutely fundamental to memory and learning.

Of course, one way to ensure you're getting a great sleep that's conducive to learning is by having one of the best mattresses in your bedroom, but there's more to it than that.

To find out if, and how, sleep makes us smarter, and how we can improve our sleep for the best chance of learning and a healthy bra