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REM Surge: Vivid dreams are trying to tell you something
REM Surge: Vivid dreams are trying to tell you something
Send us Fan Mail What REM surge is really telling us about sleep apnea, stress, and your body’s attempt to heal Key Takeaways: REM surge = compensatory response to disrupted sleep Strong link between REM instability and sleep apnea REM is often where apnea is most severe Both high and low REM are clinically meaningful Sleep studies are essential to identify patterns Stabilizing sleep improves both REM and deep sleep Topic...