Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Sleep vs. Rest

What's the difference? Is there a difference?

Yes there's a difference. Rest means to have had rejuvenation. One can sleep without being rejuvenated. Ever hear of someone drinking a ton one night and sleeping til the afternoon the next day? They usually feel really tired, because they didn't rest. Rest occurs when you reach REM sleep and alcohol (as well as caffeine) inhibit the body's ability to reach REM sleep.

Develop some good sleep hygiene to ensure your "sleep" is "rest".

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