A good night’s sleep plays a critical role in restoring us and keeping us healthy. Yet sleep is not a static state of mind, and quality sleep is not simply the number of hours you clock in. In fact, as we sleep, our mind travels through different phases, each of which contributes in varying ways to our overall sleep quality.
Here we untangle what happens when we sleep, explain the difference between REM and Non-REM sleep, sleep cycles and sleep stages and how the different stages affect your mind and body. Read the full article here.
Sleep Cycle, with millions of users worldwide, has built up what is likely to be the world’s richest repository with data reflecting global sleep habits. They have many interesting articles about sleep that are worth checking out on their website.
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