deep sleep
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We think of anesthesia as something that puts us in a deep sleep.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The anesthetized patients’ brains produced activity that shared similarities to being unconscious in a coma—as well as deep sleep, REM sleep and patterns unique to anesthesia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
"Understanding how dreams contribute to the feeling of deep sleep opens new perspectives on sleep health and mental well-being," says Bernardi.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
Both deep sleep and REM sleep were significantly shorter, and participants spent an additional 15 minutes awake during the night.
From Science Daily • Feb. 4, 2026
Then Goldberry came and stood before them, holding a candle; and she wished them each a good night and deep sleep.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
