What is REM sleep?
REM sleep is the stage of sleep when your eyes move quickly, your brain is active and you often dream. At this time, the body is almost stationary to rest, while the brain processes and stores information. This is an important stage to help you recover mentally and improve memory.
Health benefits of REM sleep
- Strengthen memory and learning
During REM sleep, the brain arranges and processes the information you receive during the day, while transferring it to long-term memory. Thanks to that, memory is strengthened, learning new skills becomes easier, helping you absorb faster and remember longer.
- Improve concentration and work performance
REM sleep helps the brain maintain flexible thinking ability, high concentration and problem-solving effectively. When you get enough REM sleep, you work more productively and make less mistakes. This is especially important for jobs that require creativity and precision.
- Stabilize emotions and reduce stress
REM sleep helps regulate emotions by dealing with stress and pressure during the day. Thanks to that, you can easily control your mood, reduce anxiety and stress. A good and quality REM sleep also brings a more relaxed and stable spirit.
- Boosts immunity and recovery
During REM sleep, the body increases cell regeneration and repairs damaged tissues, helping the immune system work more strongly and reducing the risk of disease. When you lack this sleep period, you are more likely to get tired, lose resistance and be more susceptible to infections.
- Protect your cardiovascular and metabolic systems
REM sleep helps the body keep blood pressure stable and supports the activities of the cardiovascular system to run smoothly. When this sleep period is lacking, the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes or obesity can increase.
