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Sleep Science

How sleep actually works: the stages you cycle through each night, why timing matters as much as hours, and what the guidelines say about how much you need at every age. Plain explanations, with the research linked.

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  1. How Much Sleep Do You Need by Age? (AASM and CDC Chart)
  2. Sleep Stages Explained: N1, N2, Deep Sleep and REM
  3. What Time Should I Go to Bed? A Bedtime Guide by Wake Time and Age
  4. How Long Should a Nap Be? Power Nap vs Full-Cycle Nap

How much sleep do you need?

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