What Happens During REM Sleep? Understanding the Dreaming Phase

An image depicting the REM sleep phase of a person sleeping. The person is lying in bed with a calm expression

REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, often known as the “dreaming phase,” is one of the most mysterious and intriguing stages of sleep. It is during REM sleep that our brains are most active, conjuring vivid dreams while our bodies enter a unique state of temporary paralysis. This stage is essential not only for memory consolidation … Read more