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