As we sleep, our brain moves through four stages and two phases: non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM). The brain has four stages within the NREM phase. Each stage and phase of ...
The internet claims waking at the end of a sleep cycle will leave you refreshed, but experts aren’t convinced. By Clarissa Brincat Published Sep 9, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Image: DepositPhotos Get the ...
Sleeping for 7 to 9 hours at night isn't the only way to catch some z's. Here are four alternative sleep cycles -- and they're pretty obscure. Annie Miller Medical Reviewer Annie Miller is a licensed ...