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Learn about the N2 and N3 stages of sleep and the use of sleep bands to track sleep cycles.
13:05 - 14:41 (01:36)
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Learn about the N2 and N3 stages of sleep and the use of sleep bands to track sleep cycles. N3 sleep can cause extreme grogginess upon waking up, with people able to sleep through loud noises during this stage.
ChapterUnderstanding Sleep Cycles
EpisodeNaps: Chuck's Secret Talent
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Sleep inertia, or the groggy feeling upon waking up, can be affected by different factors such as the sleep stage and arousal threshold.
14:41 - 18:05 (03:24)
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Sleep inertia, or the groggy feeling upon waking up, can be affected by different factors such as the sleep stage and arousal threshold. Aiming to wake up at the optimal time can help reduce the negative effects of sleep inertia.