What Happens To Your Body During 8 Hours of Sleep?

Do you ever wonder what becomes of your body as your mind wanders off to distant dreamlands? Dreams.co.uk crafted this infographic to provide some insight into what processes our bodies undertake during an eight-hour sleep cycle. The infographic also explores why it is recommended for most people to get an average eight hours of sleep per night. It details the different sleep phases, and explains how each phase manifests physically (lowering of body temperature, and the like). It also explains how the body and brain heal and rejuvenate during the sleep process. The infographic incorporates scientific data gleaned from studies of athletes to support each fact.