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How To Know If You Are Rem Sleep Deprived?
Researchers say that a lack of rapid-eye movement (REM) sleep appears to trigger proteins that are linked to migraines. The proteins--PKA and P2X3--are known to help initiate and sustain chronic pain. Scientists at Missouri State University's Center for Biomedical & Life Sciences say that people who often sleep poorly and miss REM sleep may be the most likely to suffer from these recurring migraines.
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