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   2 days ago · Sleep is a state of reduced mental and physical activity in which consciousness is altered and certain sensory activity is inhibited. During sleep, there is a marked decrease in muscle activity and interactions with the surrounding environment.

   • Sleep Debt

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   • Sleep Paralysis

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   • Sleep Cycle

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   • Sleep (Disambiguation)

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   • Nap

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   • Non-Rapid Eye Movement

     Stages. NREM sleep was divided into four stages in the...

   • Effects of Stress on Memory

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   • Circadian Clock

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2. www.virginiahopkinshealthwatch.com › 2021 › 01How to Sleep Better by Dr. John Lee – Virginia Hopkins Health ...

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   May 4, 2024 · Exercise is one of the best sleep remedies I know of. A brisk 20-minute walk, or any type of enjoyable exercise (preferably outdoors) sometime before 9 p.m. can be just the ticket. Exercise is also a good remedy for stress-induced tension, which can leave you lying awake worrying instead of sleeping.

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   What is a sleep disorder?

   • The collective term sleep disorder refers to conditions that affect sleep quality, timing, or duration and impact a person’s ability to properly function while they are awake. These disorders can contribute to other medical problems, and some may also be symptoms for underlying mental health issues.

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   Who is a biphasic sleeper?

   • Biphasic sleeping is practiced by a variety of people across cultures. For example, people who enjoy siestas are considered biphasic sleepers. Some people adopt a biphasic sleep schedule to maximize their productivity. Additionally, many animals are biphasic sleepers, including birds, insects, and mammals.

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   When did monophasic sleep become the dominant sleep pattern?

   • Researchers hypothesize that monophasic sleep became the dominant sleep pattern during the industrial era, when artificial lighting began enabling people to stay up past sunset. Prior to that, many people across different continents and cultures followed a biphasic sleep schedule.

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   What is REM sleep?

   • REM sleep, also known as paradoxical sleep, represents a smaller portion of total sleep time. It is the main occasion for dreams (or nightmares ), and is associated with desynchronized and fast brain waves, eye movements, loss of muscle tone, and suspension of homeostasis.

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4. www.sleepfoundation.org › sleep-disorSleep Disorders – Common Types, Symptoms, Treatments | Sleep ...

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   May 7, 2024 · Updated May 7, 2024. The collective term sleep disorder refers to conditions that affect sleep quality, timing, or duration and impact a person’s ability to properly function while they are awake. These disorders can contribute to other medical problems, and some may also be symptoms for underlying mental health issues.

5. www.sleepfoundation.org › how-sleep-works › biphasicBiphasic Sleep: What It Is And How It Works - Sleep Foundation

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Updated April 26, 2024. Sarah Shoen Writer. Dr. Anis Rehman Internal Medicine Physician. Fact-Checked. Up-to-Date. Biphasic sleep involves two sleep periods; a longer nighttime sleep and a shorter daytime nap. Some people still adopt it in contemporary settings to reduce the effects of lost sleep and maintain productivity.

6. www.cnet.com › health › sleepThe 6 Stages of Sleep Deprivation and How to Spot Them

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   5 days ago · May 16, 2024 8:00 a.m. PT. 5 min read. If you struggle with sleep, these are the red flags to look out for. Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images. Your quality sleep is important to keep you healthy....

7. www.health.harvard.edu › heart-health › sleep-andSleep and brain health: What's the connection? - Harvard Health

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   May 1, 2024 · - Harvard Health. Heart Health. Sleep and brain health: What's the connection? Disrupted sleep, which has many causes, is linked to a heightened risk of stroke, including "silent" ones. May 1, 2024. By Julie Corliss, Executive Editor, Harvard Heart Letter.

8. www.hubermanlab.com › episode › guest-series-dr-mattGuest Series | Dr. Matthew Walker: Using Sleep to Improve ...

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   Apr 24, 2024 · We explain why and how sleep before and after a learning bout can improve memory and performance for both cognitive tasks and physical skills. We also discuss how to use time learning and sleep, how to use naps, non-sleep deep rest states, and caffeine to optimize learning, and the mechanisms for sleep and memory consolidation.