REM vs. Deep Sleep: Why You Need Both to Feel Your Best

It’s no lie that I have to adjust to a new sleep schedule very quickly, as I join the morning show. It’s said that 8 hours of sleep is what’s best for your body, but is that always true? Like today, for instance, I woke up willingly at 2am and thought to myself... Might as well just get up because my mind felt awake. It got me thinking, what is ACTUALLY important when it comes to our sleep patterns? Two key players in your nightly rest are deep sleep and REM sleep. Both are essential, but they serve very different purposes for your body and mind.

Lets Break it Down. What is significant about 'Deep Sleep'?

This is the stage where your body really gets to work healing and recharging. It usually occurs in the first half of the night,

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