Interesting Things That Happen to You While You're Sleeping

18Nov,2024

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During sleep, especially in the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) phase, your brain processes and consolidates memories, transferring important information from short-term to long-term storage.

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Your brain organizes memories

Cell repair, muscle growth, and tissue restoration occur during deep sleep stages, as the body releases growth hormones to aid in healing and rejuvenation.

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Your body repairs itself

 While sleeping, your immune system produces cytokines and antibodies, helping to fight infections and inflammation.

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Your immune system strengthens

The body’s core temperature decreases, conserving energy and signaling that it’s time for restorative sleep.

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Your temperature drops

During REM sleep, most of your muscles are temporarily paralyzed to prevent you from acting out your dreams, a phenomenon called atonia.

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You experience muscle paralysis

The brain’s glymphatic system removes toxins and waste products that build up during the day, keeping your brain healthy and functional.

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Your body detoxifies

Vivid dreams occur primarily during REM sleep, reflecting subconscious thoughts, emotions, or random brain activity.

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Dreams happen

In non-REM sleep, your heart rate and breathing slow down to promote rest, while in REM sleep, they may speed up and become irregular in response to dreams.

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Your heart rate and breathing change