What Is REM Sleep?
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6. Good Sleep Habits
Experiencing REM sleep is important, as is experiencing all of the stages of sleep. Good sleep habits can help ensure the brain and body get the rest they need. Sleep helps repair the body and bolster the immune system, as well as helping the brain form long-term memories and retain skills learned throughout the day.
Good sleep habits include going to bed at the same time every night, reducing exposure to blue light in the hours before sleeping and exercising every day.1‘Sleep Basics: REM & NREM, Sleep Stages, Good Sleep Habits & More.’ Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/12148-sleep-basics.
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