Stage 2. Next, eye movement stops and brain waves become slower, with alpha activity shutting down entirely. The brain will begin to produce â sleep spindles â â brief bursts of activity that last for about half a second before dying down. The average adult will spend most of her night in this stage.
Swollen feet and legs, referred to medically as edema, occur when fluid is retained in the spaces between body cells. Edema typically affects the feet, ankles and lower legs, but can also impact any area of the body, causing systemic symptoms. Causes:
4) Pregnancy. Pregnancy is another of the common causes of swollen feet and ankles. There are three reasons for this: a) the excess weight gained puts more pressure on the legs and feet. b) the expanding uterus can place pressure on the blood vessels for the legs and. c) pregnancy hormones cause the body to retain fluids.