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Why deep sleep burns more energy than television

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Your favorite streaming binge is literally less active than being totally comatose. During deep slumber, your internal systems aggressively repair tissue and reorganize mental data, making it a highly demanding metabolic process. Sitting perfectly still on the sofa while staring at a glowing screen requires almost zero internal effort.

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