The Vivid Dreams Stage of REM Sleep Is Linked With a Lower Risk of 83 Diseases
A study found that people who get more REM sleep have a lower risk of 83 diseases. The research followed over 95,000 people for nearly nine years and used wrist trackers to monitor sleep. REM sleep is the stage where most dreaming happens and is linked to brain activity similar to when we're awake.
Researchers found that higher amounts of REM sleep are linked to lower risks of many diseases, including heart failure and Alzheimer's. The study used data from a large group of people and tracked sleep patterns over many years.
Understanding how sleep stages affect health can help improve public health strategies and encourage better sleep habits. This could lead to new ways to prevent or manage diseases through sleep optimization.
The study provides actionable insights into how sleep affects health, offering a practical way for people to improve their well-being through better sleep practices. It highlights the importance of sleep quality, not just quantity.
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