The importance of a consistent sleep schedule The proven health benefits of a consistent sleep routine go far beyond simply feeling rested. Getting enough quality sleep has been shown to improve your concentration, memory, mood and energy levels, as well as helping with weight control, immunity and even increasing your life span. But it can be difficult to fit in enough sleep between work, family and the rest of life. The good news is that your body has natural systems in place to ensure you get a good night’s sleep. Working with your own body’s rhythms can be key to developing a good sleep routine and enjoying the benefits. Image Source : psychic monday The two main phases of sleep are rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep and non-rapid-eye-movement (NREM) sleep. REM sleep is also known as “active sleep” and it’s thought to be the phase where the majority of dreams happen. It’s biologically more similar to our natural waking state. NREM sleep consists of the deeper phases of slee...
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