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More REM sleep linked to lower risk of 83 diseases

I find it fascinating that more REM sleep is connected to a lower risk of 83 diseases, including heart failure and dementia. The study tracked nearly 96,000 people over almost nine years using wrist devices to measure sleep stages, which is pretty cool technology. They also found that sleeping less than five hours ramps up disease risk significantly, while 6-8 hours seems to be the sweet spot. And here's the thing - deep sleep also protects against conditions like diabetes and depression, showing how important quality sleep really is.
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