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The Stages of Non-REM Sleep
17:57 - 24:31 (06:34)
In this podcast, the speaker explains the different stages of non-REM sleep, including a decrease in frequency of brain waves as one moves from light non-REM sleep to deep non-REM sleep, and a shift in the balance of sleep stages throughout the night.
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This transcript discusses the stages of non-REM sleep and the changes that occur in the body during each of the stages.
17:57 - 22:40 (04:43)
Sleep
Summary
This transcript discusses the stages of non-REM sleep and the changes that occur in the body during each of the stages.
ChapterThe Stages of Non-REM Sleep
EpisodeDr. Matthew Walker: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep
PodcastHuberman Lab
In the first half of the night, the majority of the time spent sleeping consists of deep non-REM sleep.
22:40 - 24:31 (01:51)
Sleep
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In the first half of the night, the majority of the time spent sleeping consists of deep non-REM sleep. However, in the second half of the night, there is more rapid eye movement sleep and stage two non-REM sleep. Lack of sleep and long shifts have been linked to medical errors in the emergency room and decreased productivity in the workplace.