How Dreaming Drains Your Energy
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Japanese neuroscientists discovered that during REM sleep, brain energy levels drop even as blood flow increases, creating a puzzling paradox. Blood vessels begin surging 50 seconds before dreaming starts, suggesting circulation controls brain activity, not just the other way around. This could reshape understanding of sleep disorders and brain diseases.
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