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Additional Information on Sleep Cycles
🌙Importance of Sleep Cycles
Our bodies go through several sleep cycles throughout the night, alternating between deep sleep (slow-wave sleep) and dream sleep (REM sleep). Each sleep cycle typically lasts about 90 minutes.
- •Physical Restoration: Deep sleep stages are crucial for physical recovery and strengthening the immune system.
- •Memory & Learning: REM sleep is essential for memory consolidation and improving learning ability.
- •Waking Up Refreshed: Waking up at the end of a sleep cycle (light sleep) can make you feel much more refreshed.
⏰Optimal Sleep Duration
Generally, adults are recommended to get 7-9 hours of sleep per day, which corresponds to 4-6 sleep cycles.
- •Adults: 7-9 hours per day (approx. 5-6 cycles)
- •Adolescents: 8-10 hours per day
- •Children: 9-12 hours per day
✨Tips for Healthy Sleep Hygiene
Maintaining a regular sleep schedule is very important for improving sleep quality.
- •Consistent Sleep Schedule: Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.
- •Create a Sleep-Friendly Environment: Keep your bedroom dark, quiet, and cool.
- •Limit Caffeine/Alcohol: Avoid consuming caffeine or alcohol before bedtime.
- •Avoid Electronics Before Bed: Stop using smartphones, TVs, and other electronic devices at least an hour before sleep.