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20 fun facts about sleep

Sleep is something we all do every day, yet it’s surprisingly complex and full of mystery. While it may feel like nothing more than a break from being awake, your brain and body are actually hard at ...
Sleep Cycles: One rapid eye movement (REM) stage and three non-REM stages that altogether last about 90 to 120 minutes Benefits: Physical and mental recuperation and memory consolidation Disorders: ...
Sleep is not just a period of rest, but a crucial function for our body’s health and wellbeing. It’s a time when the body repairs itself, the brain consolidates memories and vital hormones are ...
Sleep apnea is a prevalent sleep disorder that affects millions of individuals worldwide, yet it often goes undiagnosed and untreated. This condition not only disrupts sleep patterns but also poses ...
Sleep shapes every part of human health, from brain function and memory to immunity, mood and metabolism. This article ...
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Marianne Murciano, Bob Sirott’s wife and ...
Disrupted sleep is the fuel that keeps the fire of chronic pain roaring. Dreams, sometimes of the frightening variety, can keep us from a sound sleep. But there are other terrors lurking in the dark ...
Many people who experience sleep paralysis see frightening hallucinations some call "sleep paralysis demons." - Illustration by Leah Abucayan/Alberto Mier/CNN Baland Jalal lay in bed terrified, ...
Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...
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