Not getting enough sleep can lead to many health concerns, affecting how you think and feel. During the night, you cycle through two types of sleep: non-rapid eye movement (non-REM) sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Your brain and body act differently during these different phases.

Is REM sleep good?

REM sleep is important to your sleep cycle because it stimulates the areas of your brain that are essential in learning and making or retaining memories.

What Is REM slang for?

“Rapid Eye Movement (sleep pattern)” is the most common definition for REM on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.