What are the functions of REM sleep?
What are the functions of REM sleep?
During REM sleep, your brain consolidates memories you made during the day. Learn more from Michael Timothy Smith, MA, PhD, director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Program at Johns Hopkins University, in this HealthMakers video.
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