Light sleep is the beginning of your sleep cycle and your body's way of winding down. Breathing, heart rate and muscle changes prepare your body for the deeper sleep to come. Light sleep is broken ...

Researchers trace how different sleep stages may fine-tune what we remember, trading specifics for more general knowledge.

Researchers led by Masako Tamaki at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan report a link between deep sleep and ...

"I have to get my deep REM sleep," expresses a common confusion about two very different types of sleep. Deep sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep are not the same; they do not even overlap. They ...

Eat a balanced diet. You get lots of essential nutrients — like fiber and magnesium — from food. They can help support overall health, including energy levels and sleep. Focus on nutrient-rich whole ...

If you’ve ever wondered whether deep sleep or REM sleep is “more important,” think of it like comparing cardio to weight training. Both are essential. Both overlap in benefits when done intensely.

Deep sleep mobilizes a peculiar interaction between neural waves and brain fluid, that is crucial for memory consolidation ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images There are tell-tale signs when you don’t get enough REM sleep. It’s the ...

One of the main goals of the Sleep Score is to nudge users toward healthier sleep habits by providing actionable data.

There was a negative association between emotional distress and deep sleep during pregnancy. There was also a positive association between emotional distress and rapid eye movement sleep during ...