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The Science of Sleep: Understanding the Importance of a Good Night’s Rest

Mohd Saqib
4 min readJan 14, 2023

I used to be a night owl, stayed up late and slept in until the afternoon, but as time went on, I realized that my poor sleeping habits were impacting my mood, energy, and overall well-being. I made the decision to change and establish a consistent sleep schedule. I now go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, and I have seen a significant enhancement in my overall well-being. I feel more awake and lively during the day and my mood has also improved.

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“I have a dream, and in it, I am the king of naps.” — Unknown

We’ve all heard the phrase “getting a good night’s sleep,” but do we truly understand the importance of this statement? Sleep is a vital part of our lives and plays a crucial role in maintaining our physical and mental well-being. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the science of sleep and how it affects our overall health and productivity.

Sleep is a state of reduced consciousness and activity in which the body can repair and rejuvenate itself. During sleep, the body goes through different stages, including light sleep, deep sleep, and REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep. Each stage serves a different purpose, and it’s essential to go through all of them in order to wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

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Mohd Saqib
Mohd Saqib

Written by Mohd Saqib

Scholar @ McGill University, Canada | IIT (ISM) | AMU | Travel | msaqib.cs@gmail.com

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