- When long-term couples slept together REM sleep increased by ~ 10% for each person compared to when they slept alone. Their sleep cycles also became more synchronized when they slept together, which was correlated with feelings of being in a "deep" relationship. (n=12) https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/partner-sleeping-study 560 comments science
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- Sleep Schedules: Some Strange Sleeping Habits Might Run in the Family https://www.inverse.com/article/58350-sleep-circadian-rhythm-genetics 368 comments
- How the brain forgets "unnecessary" memories during REM sleep https://www.inverse.com/article/59418-rem-sleep-is-important-to-forgetting-unnecessary-information 8 comments
- How to Wake Up Earlier: Simple Strategy Helps Night Owls Reset Body Clocks https://www.inverse.com/article/56503-night-owl-body-clocks-rewired 5 comments
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