During deep sleep, you pay less attention to the outside world. But while you may be out like a light, some parts of your body are hard at work. Your breathing and heart rate go down, but your ability ...

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It takes a lot of energy to stay awake. Good quality deep sleep strengthens your memories and your immune system. And research shows it may help clear out toxins from your brain. Experts don’t fully ...

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Deep sleep refers to slow-wave sleep — a stage in the sleep cycle when brain waves slow down. Getting enough deep sleep is crucial for numerous bodily functions. But how to increase deep sleep isn’t ...