Why REM sleep matters more than you think—and how to get more of it

There’s no REM biohack, but a few habits can help you sleep better.

Forget deep sleep — track this metric instead for longevity instead, say experts

A new study has explored strong links between REM sleep and a risk of 83 diseases. Experts explain why you might be missing ...
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Deep Sleep Benefits: How Sleep Longevity and REM Health Quietly Shape How Long You Live

HHS unveiled a new Alzheimer's and dementia plan in Fort Lauderdale focused on prevention and early detection. Here is what is promised and proven. Final CDC Data Put U.S. Fertility Rate at Record Low ...

Is core sleep just 'light' sleep? Here’s why it matters

A wearable tracker can’t always tell the whole story of how well you slept the night before. Here's what "core sleep" is and ...
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Coordinated brainstem slow waves may determine when it's time for REM sleep

Sleep is one of the most widely studied states of consciousness, known to play a role in physical recovery, the processing of memories and the regulation of immune functions. During sleep, the brain ...
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When more blood does not mean more neuronal energy during REM sleep

REM sleep is already called "paradoxical sleep." The body is largely still, yet the brain is highly active. In humans, this is also the stage most closely associated with vivid dreaming. Our study, ...