Dr. Matthew Walker, a neuroscientist and sleep expert, explains that sleep is an active process vital for our health. Sleep cycles consist of different stages, each serving specific functions:
During these cycles, our bodies undergo various processes, including hormone regulation, memory consolidation, emotional processing, and physical restoration.
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When we close our eyes for the night, our mind cycles through different stages of sleep:
A night of sleep is made of five cycles, making us go through various sleep stages. This can be light sleep, deep sleep and REM stage of sleep when we dream and have eye movement.
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