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Muxiang Che1, Chang Hu1

  • 1School of Physical Education, Guiyang University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.

Geriatrics & Gerontology International
|July 31, 2026
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Sleep-Wake Cycles

Sleep is an essential physiological process vital to maintaining overall well-being. The reticular activating system (RAS), a network of neurons in the brainstem, regulates wakefulness and sleep. While it may seem passive, sleep consists of distinct cycles, each with its unique characteristics and functions. Two key sleep phases are non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and  rapid eye movement (REM).
NREM Sleep
NREM sleep comprises four progressive stages that seamlessly merge: