What is REM sleep and why is it important?

REM stands for Rapid Eye Movement and it’s seen as the deepest stage of the sleep cycle. As the name states, REM sleep is ...

I tested Rem-Fit’s 500 Ortho Hybrid mattress to see if it’s worth it in 2026

The Rem-Fit 500 Ortho Hybrid mattress is one of the best mattresses in the UK – from one of the most-trusted sleep tech ...
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Mascouche train users' REM link opens on Monday

The Côte-de-Liesse station in St-Laurent will finally allow commuters to easily transfer and get downtown faster. Users of ...
Nature

REM sleep and dreaming: towards a theory of protoconsciousness

We know how, but not why, the brain is activated in sleep. I suggest that brain activation in sleep allows the development and maintenance of circuits necessary for higher brain functions, including ...
NPR

Spiders show signs of REM-like activity, raising the question: Do they dream?

If you've ever seen a close-up photo of a jumping spider, you'll know they're the cute ones. Many fit on the tip of a finger and sport fuzzy, colorful bodies and big eyes. They're quite amazing, said ...