Rapid eye movement sleep
TopicHeard in 2 episodes across 2 shows since Jul 2026
Rapid eye movement sleep (REM sleep) is a unique phase of sleep in mammals, birds, and some reptiles, characterized by random rapid movement of the eyes, low muscle tone throughout the body, and a high propensity for vivid dreaming. During this stage, brain activity is highly active, resembling wakefulness, while the body's core temperature and homeostatic regulations fluctuate.
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REM muscle inactivation prevents people from physically acting out dreams and being injured.
“you really want your muscles to be inactivated during REM sleep, otherwise you will act out those dreams and really hurt yourself”
Open the episode · Essentials: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State | Dr. Gina PoeListen at 13:51
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