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Facts

Interesting facts about sleep you might enjoy

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⭐ General Sleep Facts

  • •The average adult needs 7–9 hours of sleep per night, but individual needs vary.
  • •Humans spend about one-third of their lives asleep.
  • •During sleep, the body repairs muscles, consolidates memories, and regulates hormones.

🌙 Sleep Stages

  • •Sleep cycles between REM (Rapid Eye Movement) and Non-REM stages.
  • •REM sleep is when dreaming occurs and is important for emotional regulation.
  • •Deep Non-REM sleep (slow-wave sleep) is critical for physical restoration and immune function.

✨ Fun & Surprising Facts

  • •The record for the longest time without sleep is 11 days (Randy Gardner, 1964).
  • •Lack of sleep for just one night can impair reaction times as much as being legally drunk.
  • •Humans are the only mammals that willingly delay sleep.
  • •Your brain is sometimes more active during sleep than when awake.

❤️ Health Connections

  • •Chronic sleep deprivation is linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and depression.
  • •Good sleep strengthens the immune system—vaccines are more effective when you're well rested.
  • •Napping for 10–20 minutes can boost alertness without causing grogginess.
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