For millennia, all the way up until the 1950s, the popular belief about sleep was that it took place in a passive state, in which both the mind and body were dormant. However, modern science has shown that this philosophy couldn’t be further from the truth when it comes to what happens when you sleep. In fact, as you snooze, your mind and body are actively engaged in numerous processes that directly contribute to your health, wellbeing, and overall quality of life.1
If you’ve ever wondered what happens to your mind and body while you sleep, read on. We’re sharing the keys to understanding sleep. Learn all about sleep cycles, the sleep stages within them, and the fascinating (or some might even say weird) things that happen when you sleep.
Professional References
1. John Hopkins Medicine. “The Science of Sleep: Understanding What Happens When You Sleep.” 2022.
2. Sleep Foundation. “How Sleep Works.” 2022.
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