Your sleep cycle includes light, slow-wave, deep, and REM sleep, which repeat throughout the night. To get restful sleep, you need to spend the right amount of time in each stage of the sleep cycle.
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Stress and sleep are closely related. Stress raises cortisol levels, delays sleep, reduces sleep quality, and may increase the likelihood of nightmares. A lack of sleep can also affect day-to-day ...