When you’re sleeping well, it may feel like one long stretch between dozing off and waking up. But you’re actually moving through different types of sleep, which repeat throughout the night. During each stage, your body is doing many important things, like restoring brain cells and strengthening muscle fibers. That’s why it’s not just the amount of sleep you get that is important—but the quality of your sleep, too. Here are the four stages of a good night’s sleep.
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