For most of us, dreaming can feel, well, quite dreamy. From acting out our wild fantasies to living our ideal lives, dreams are our brain's way of sorting through emotions and real-life scenarios.

But, how do dreams work? Most dreaming occurs during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, a stage of the sleep cycle where brain activity increases, the body becomes temporarily paralyzed, and vivid dreams take shape.

Dreams are thought to play an important role in our sleep and health. But what really goes on in the brain while we sleep? We talk to the experts and explore the science behind what your sleeping mind is trying to tell you.

What is dreaming?

Around 80 per cent of us remember our dreams if we're woken during REM sleep, according to research. Many of us will have been able to recall a

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