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- Sleep - Wikipedia
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
- Why Do We Need Sleep?
Everyone needs sleep, but about one in three American adults don’t get enough of it The consequences of sleep deprivation are serious, so it’s worth learning why sleep matters, how it works, and how to give yourself the best chances of getting a good night’s sleep
- About Sleep | Sleep | CDC
Quality sleep means you are getting uninterrupted and refreshing sleep Getting quality sleep is not just about how many hours you sleep, but how well you sleep
- The Science of Sleep: Understanding What Happens When You Sleep
What exactly does sleep do for your body and mind? Here’s what researchers know about the science of sleep—including the stages of sleep, your biological clock, health connections and more
- Sleep | Definition, Patterns, Deprivation, Theories | Britannica
Sleep usually requires the presence of relaxed skeletal muscles and the absence of the overt goal-directed behaviour of which the waking organism is capable The characteristic posture associated with sleep in humans and in many but not all other animals is that of horizontal repose
- Sleep | Psychology Today
Sleep is the balm that soothes and restores after a long day Sleep is largely driven by the body’s internal clock, which takes cues from external elements such as sunlight and temperature The
- The Science of Sleep: Why We Need It and How It Works
Sleep is composed of two major types: non-REM (NREM) sleep and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep Each plays a unique role, and both are critical for mental and physical health
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