Understanding your sleep style could help you protect your mental and physical health.
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Having poor sleep is common, but how it feels for every person is different. Some may lie awake ruminating at 3 a.m., while others wake up repeatedly throughout the night.
Recent research suggests these aren’t just variations of “bad sleep”—they are distinct profiles, each leaving a different signature on the brain and body.
Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
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Rachel Melegrito worked as an occupational therapist, specializing in neurological cases. Melegrito also taught university courses in basic sciences and professional occupational therapy. She earned a master’s degree in childhood development and education in 2019. Since 2020, Melegrito has written extensively on health topics for various publications and brands.
