Sleep is something many of us struggle with. In fact, according to YouGov, one in five Brits have problems falling asleep a few nights a week, while 15% experience this once or twice a week. Additionally, four in ten have issues getting to sleep a few times a month. Plus, who is actually getting a good sleep? What is their secret? Lavender? Blackout blinds? Earplugs The study found that increased physical activity lengthened the time it takes to enter the REM stage. The researchers believe that this is because exercise helps to consolidate deeper sleep stages before REM. Instead, the research team opted to ask the 82 participants to use advanced wearable technology to track their sleep and activity levels. This tracker recorded both movement and heart rate, meaning that researchers could identify periods of deep sleep along with physical activity to determine the relationship between the two. The secret to better sleep is so annoyingly simple
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Friday, June 27, 2025