Sleep Architecture: Experts Share Tips for Better Sleep and Less Nighttime Awakenings on CNN
Seattle, Washington – Many people find themselves wide awake in the middle of the night, wondering why they keep waking up at the same time. This scenario is not uncommon, as nocturnal awakenings are a natural part of our sleep architecture. Dr. Brandon Peters-Mathews, a neurologist at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle, explains that our sleep is divided into four stages, with each cycle lasting about 90 to 120 minutes. During the night, we …