How Long You Should Be In The Dream Stage Of Sleep Each Night
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REM sleep — the period during the night when you have dreams — is critical for emotional processing, memory consolidation and more.
If you’re reading this, then it’s safe to say you’re one of many people who have trouble sleeping, are looking to fall asleep faster or are simply interested in learning more about the sleep cycle. Part of a crucial good night’s rest is plenty of REM, or rapid eye movement, sleep.
According to Sarah Silverman, a holistic sleep and behavioral sleep medicine specialist, “REM is one of four sleep stages that your brain cycles through during the night, usually about every 90-120 minutes for most adults. During REM, the brain and body go through a number of changes affecting body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate and blood oxygen level.”