Study probes odor, sleep and memory link
(AP)


<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070309/ap_on_he_me/rosy_memories"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070309/capt.da9077105b67487593c7b86ff6d611bb.rosy_memories_nyol937.jpg?x=130&y=97&sig=ZwrmdQ1RtxwMP5LMKPurxQ--" align="left" height="97" width="130" alt="Doctors have long advised that a good night's sleep is important for memory — but researchers now say a familiar scent wafting in the bedroom might help sometimes, too. (AP GRAPHIC)" border="0" /></a>AP - Doctors have long advised that a good night's sleep is important for memory — but researchers now say a familiar scent wafting in the bedroom might help sometimes, too. The caveat: In the study unveiled Friday, it only worked for some kinds of memories and during one stage of sleep, meaning it's not the answer for people hunting a quick memory boost.</p><br clear="all"/>

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