What happens to your body when it falls asleep? While it certainly seems like it simply ‘turns off’ or shuts down, the truth is that your rest occurs in cycles that have four primary stages to allow your body time to recover and grow.
Unfortunately, when you have a sleep disorder, you can easily miss some of these important stages, causing a litany of issues while asleep and awake. Here’s a closer look at them, why they’re so vital, and how treating sleep apnea can help ensure you’re experiencing them all correctly.
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