Doctor explains difference between REM sleep and deep sleep — plus how to get more of each this World Sleep Day
However, some research shows that major stressors may increase REM sleep but reduce deep sleep. REM rebound, which is when we ...
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Can sex help you sleep better?
Sexual activity—whether partnered or solo—improves sleep efficiency and reduces night-time wakefulness, according to a pilot ...
Deep sleep boosts immunity, repairs muscles and helps you learn — but do you get enough?
Deep sleep plays an important role in learning and memory storage, "by facilitating a process called 'memory consolidation,' ...
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Your Sleep Quality Matters. Here's How to Know if You’re Getting Enough
Scientists and researchers generally divide the cycles into two broad categories: non-REM and REM sleep. I'm going to break down non-REM sleep into two further categories that are often used by ...
A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia – 4 questions answered
REM sleep behavior disorder is characterized by acting out dreams, which may include shouting, kicking and punching during ...
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Sleep – the mystery state
such as non-REM (non-Rapid Eye Movement) (N-REM) sleep, which has a duration of 90 minutes. The circadian clock is counter-intuitive You might naturally think that the biological clock’s ...