The article discusses the importance of deep sleep, also known as slow-wave sleep, which is often overlooked compared to the more well-known REM sleep. During deep sleep, the brain waves slow down to their lowest levels, and some mental activity shuts down entirely.
The author explains that if you feel physically or mentally sluggish, unproductive, irritable, or anxious during the day, it is likely due to a lack of deep sleep. This stage of sleep is crucial for the brain's "sewage system" to kick in and clean out toxic chemicals and misfolded proteins that build up when you are conscious.
The article highlights the recent scientific discoveries about the indispensable unconscious activities that occur during deep sleep, which help explain the long-running mystery of why we sleep. The author emphasizes that deep sleep is an underappreciated but critical stage of the sleep cycle that many people do not get enough of, and this can have significant impacts on their daily functioning and well-being.
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by Robert Roy B... 게시일 medium.com 08-18-2024
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