Getting Too Much REM Sleep Is Just As Bad As Not Enough
Ah, sleep.
Sleeping is one of the things that keeps us healthy, and we all know that not getting enough sleep is bad for you, apparently getting too much sleep can be bad for you too.
REM sleep is the stage in the sleep cycle when most of the dreaming occurs. It has been known that worrying and stress can increase the intensity of REM sleep. If that intense dreaming goes on throughout the night, it can leave a person feeling exhausted and lacking un motivation when they wake up. So basically, too much REM sleep is bad for us, just like too little is.
It’s funny, I always assumed if I was dreaming a lot, I was getting great sleep, but this makes sense. I’ve definitely had nights when I’ve had lots of crazy dreams, and then woke up feeling exhausted.
We can’t control how we sleep sometimes, but here’s to hoping we all get a good night’s rest tonight.
Sleep is Poor in North Carolina, According to a New Ranking
Goodnight, North Carolina! Or should I say good luck? If you’ve been having trouble sleeping lately, which might be because of all this thunder, lightning, and rain, it won’t be hard for you to believe that North Carolinas gets some of the worst nights’ sleep.
It’s true that not all states are created equal when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep! In some states, sweet dreams can be harder to come by than in others, whether it’s due to pillow quality, snoring partners, or stress levels.
The Aeris team wanted to know which states slept the most and the least, as well as which slept the best and the worst. Over 3,400 Americans were asked how well (or poorly) they slept, how long they slept, and how they slept. North Carolina ranks among the worst states for sleep. You can check out the top ten worst states to get a (bad) night’s rest below.
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