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While You Were Sleeping Issue 51 | May 20, 2024 Do you know you spend approximately two hours per night dreaming? That's REM sleep at work! You can thank REM sleep for your vivid dreams and eerie nightmares and for shaping who you are. Why Is REM Sleep So Important? While REM sleep may be famous for being the stage where dreaming happens, its benefits extend far beyond your nightly narratives. This sleep stage plays a critical role in molding your emotional and cognitive landscapes. It influences everything from how you handle stress to how you remember new information. Why is REM sleep so essential, and how can you ensure you're getting enough of it? Uncover the mysteries of REM sleep and discover practical tips for improving your REM sleep and ensuring you're getting enough of it. Learn More Sleep Quiz Which of the following is NOT a good sleep habit?   A. Getting up at the same time every day B. Avoiding big meals before bedtime C. Sleeping in on the weekends D. Avoiding caffeine after 2 p.m.   Scroll to the bottom for the answer! Memorial Day Savings Already? Perhaps it's a little mix-up on their part, but who are we to complain? While most sales are still on the horizon, we poked around and found some incredible early mattress deals! Don't wait for the official sale dates to start your savings—explore our favorite deals today and snag the best prices on top-quality sleep essentials before anyone else! Shop Memorial Sales Early Sleep Tip of the Week To enhance your REM sleep, create a sleep sanctuary: ensure your bedroom is quiet, dark, and cool. Minimizing external light and noise can significantly improve the quality of your sleep! Can the Patterns of Your Brain Waves Predict What You'll Remember? Have you ever wondered how your brain decides which memories to keep and which to discard after a long day? Pioneering research from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine explores the role daytime brain wave patterns play in determining which experiences become part of our long-term memory during sleep. Are certain brain waves acting as gatekeepers of our memories? Learn More Quiz Answer The correct answer is C. Sleeping in on weekends Even giving yourself just a few hours of extra sleep on the weekends can throw your body's internal clock into chaos, making it tougher to stick to a regular sleep schedule.

Logan Foley | Editorial Director 'Sleep on it' takes on a whole new meaning when you consider how your brain picks what memories to store. Feed it wisely!

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