General Article What are the different stages of sleep?

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By Daniel Hoyle

You may have heard the terms REM phase of sleep, sleep cycle and sleep stage discussed before, but perhaps not fully understood what they mean or why they’re important.

Understanding the five stages of sleep is essential as each stage benefits your body differently, from memory consolidation to cell repair to hormone regulation. And, a healthy sleep routine is not just about getting enough hours of shut-eye; it’s also about fully experiencing the five sleep stages every night....

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