Cycle Quote by Shelby Harris
“And you cycle throughout so that you do about five to six cycles throughout the night. And we spend more time in REM later on in the night than we do earlier on.”
About This Quote
Sleep cycles increase in number, with a larger proportion of REM sleep occurring later in the night.
In simple terms: More REM later in sleep cycles.
Key Takeaway
Sleep architecture shifts toward REM as night progresses.
Themes
sleep
REM
circadian rhythm
biology
Mood
clinical
neutral
Type
scientific observation
explanatory
When to use this quote
- sleep research
- clinical sleep studies
- wellness coaching
Key Concepts
physiological regulation
Practical Applications
- optimize bedtime for uninterrupted cycles
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does REM increase later?
- How does this affect learning and memory?
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