[A] Dreams may affect our lives (and vice versa. more than we ever realized, says groundbreaking new research. Dream is a way for the subconscious to communicate with the conscious mind. Dreaming of something you are worried about, researchers say, is the brain’s way of helping you get prepared for a disaster in case it occurs. Dreaming of a challenge, for example giving a presentation at work or playing sports, can enhance your performance. And cognitive (认知的) neuroscientist have discovered that dreams and the rapid eye movement (REM) that happens while you are dreaming are linked to our ability to learn and remember. [B] Dreaming is a "mood regulatory system," says Dr. Cartwright, chairman of the psychology department at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. She has found that dreams help people work through the day’s emotional ups and downs. It’s like having a built-in therapist. While we sleep, dreams compa
