Kids Retain Skills Better Than Adults After Sleep

A study from the University of Copenhagen reveals that while adults learn new motor skills faster than children, children retain these skills better due to more effective sleep-driven memory consolidation. Adults' mature cognitive abilities contribute to quicker learning, but children benefit more from sleep, enhancing their skill retention. These findings have implications for skill training and rehabilitation strategies, suggesting that age-related differences in learning and memory processes should be considered in educational and therapeutic settings.