deep sleep
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We often think of anesthesia as putting us in a deep sleep.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Following Miller’s first house call, Sugar spent the rest of the day in a deep sleep.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 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
Those were the first human words. no sooner had we climbed into our bunks than we fell into a deep sleep.
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
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