sleep and dreaming

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circadian rhythm

Your body’s 24-hour internal clock that controls sleep, wakefulness, and other daily patterns.

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dreams

Images, thoughts, and stories that happen in your mind during sleep.

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insomnia

Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good-quality sleep.

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narcolepsy

A disorder where people suddenly fall asleep during the day.

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nightmares

Scary dreams that cause fear or anxiety.

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non-REM sleep

The quieter, deeper stages of sleep without dreaming.

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REM sleep

The stage of sleep where most dreaming happens; your brain is active, but your body is still.

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sleep stages

The repeating cycle of light sleep, deep sleep, and REM sleep throughout the night.

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theories of sleep

Ideas explaining why we sleep (restoration, memory, growth, safety, energy saving).