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How Exercise, Sleep, and Mood Are Interconnected
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, getting a good night’s sleep can sometimes feel like an elusive dream. We toss and turn, plagued by stress and fatigue, but what if the key to a restful night lies in our daily physical activity?
A study published in Nature Scientific Reports has shed new light on the intricate relationship between exercise, sleep quality, and our psychological well-being.
Understanding REM Latency:
Have you ever wondered why some nights you slip effortlessly into dreams while others feel like an endless abyss of wakefulness? The study revealed an intriguing connection between physical activity and REM latency, the time it takes to enter the Rapid Eye Movement (REM) stage of sleep.
REM sleep is when we experience vivid dreams and our brains exhibit activity similar to when we’re awake. The research suggests that engaging in physical activity lengthens REM latency, indicating that exercise may facilitate deeper sleep stages before transitioning into REM sleep.
The Link Between Exercise and Sleep:
The idea that exercise can improve sleep quality is not new. Scientific studies, alongside countless anecdotal accounts, have long attested to this phenomenon.
