Feeling Groggy After Sleeping All Night? Here’s Why

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While You Were Sleeping Issue 72 | October 14, 2024 The Power of Deep Sleep Do you sometimes (or always) wake up after a full night's sleep and still feel like you could hit snooze for hours? Good sleep isn't just about how long you're sleeping—it's about how well you're sleeping during those (ideally) 7-9 hours. There are several stages of sleep you cycle through at night and deep sleep is an essential one. Deep sleep—also known as stage 3 sleep—is when your body goes into restoration mode, healing muscles, rebuilding tissues, and boosting immune function. Without enough deep sleep, you'll likely wake up feeling groggy and sluggish, even if you've logged plenty of hours in bed. So, how can you ensure you're getting enough deep sleep to wake up feeling energized? Read through our expert tips for boosting deep sleep and waking up feeling refreshed. You may be surprised to discover a few simple tweaks are all that's needed! Learn More Sleep Quiz What percentage of your sleep is typically deep sleep?   A. 10-15% B. 20-25% C. 30-35% D. 40-50%   Scroll to the bottom for the answer! How to Track the Quality of Your Sleep Sure, you can track how long you sleep by looking at the clock, but understanding the quality of that sleep? That's where things get tricky. Sleep trackers don't just count your hours of rest; they dive deep into your sleep cycles, showing you exactly how much time you're spending in deep sleep (and much more!). Some sleep trackers are even designed for those who struggle with achieving deep sleep or suspect they may have sleep apnea. Our testing team put dozens of sleep trackers through their paces to figure out which ones are truly worth your attention. Best Sleep Trackers of 2024 Sleep Tip of the Week Keep your bedroom cool—ideally between 60-67°F—to encourage deeper sleep. A lower temperature signals to your body that it's time to rest and helps you fall into the restorative deep sleep stage more quickly. Health Experts Debunk 3 Popular Sleep Hacks Over 30% of Americans have jumped on this year's viral sleep hacks, but spoiler alert—not all of them live up to the hype. Is the "sleepy girl mocktail" the secret to falling asleep fast? And what's the deal with "bed rotting"? Health experts have busted these trendy sleep myths and swapped them for solutions that actually work (no surprise these trends aren't all they're hyped to be!). Want to know what's legit and what's just a gimmick? Let's break down what's truly worth trying—and what you can safely skip! Learn More Quiz Answer The correct answer is B. About 20-25% of your sleep is deep sleep. It might not sound like a lot, but trust us—it matters!

Danny Noyed | Senior Editor Deep sleep is key for memory consolidation, which makes it ironic when you wake up groggy and forget why you're so tired!

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