{"id":2339,"date":"2021-05-21T14:40:06","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T18:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/?p=2339"},"modified":"2021-05-21T14:40:18","modified_gmt":"2021-05-21T18:40:18","slug":"how-nighttime-noise-can-affect-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/how-nighttime-noise-can-affect-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Nighttime Noise Can Affect Your Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It can be frustrating when you\u2019re woken up by your neighbors\u2019 barking dog or an ambulance rushing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sentara.com\/hampton-roads-virginia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sentara Hampton Roads CarePlex<\/a>. But did you know that even sounds that don\u2019t wake you up can impact your sleep, and therefore your health?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Noise &amp; the Sleep Cycle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/night-traffic-noise-plain.jpg\" alt=\"Traffic in a city at night.\" class=\"wp-image-2341\" width=\"248\" height=\"310\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you fall asleep at night, you cycle through four sleep stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Stages 1 and 2 are light sleep.<\/li><li>Stage 3 is deep slow-wave sleep, where your muscles relax and your pulse and breathing rate slow down. This stage is critical for the health of the immune system.<\/li><li>Stage 4 is rapid-eye movement (REM) sleep, which is when you dream. This stage is important for memory, learning and creativity.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies show that <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8491660\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">noise lengthens stage 1 sleep and decreases stages 3 and 4.<\/a> Noise can also trigger a spike in the hormones adrenaline and cortisol, raising your heart rate and blood pressure. This puts your body on full alert, even while you\u2019re asleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Effects of Poor Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Poor sleep quality has been linked to a number of health problems, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5437751\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study published in 2017 in the journal <em>Noise &amp; Health<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>found that aviation noise is linked to community annoyance, poor academic performance and increased risk of cardiovascular disease, in addition to poor sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get a Good Night\u2019s Rest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re aware of your poor sleep quality or not, if you live in a noisy area, it\u2019s a good idea to try to eliminate or mask noise pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>White noise machines have been shown to help <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27354974\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hospital patients<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29312136\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">people with insomnia<\/a> get to sleep. The same masking affect can be achieved by turning on a fan or running the air conditioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is to wear earplugs to bed. You can purchase disposable plugs at a drugstore or get custom-molded sleep plugs at Hampton Roads ENT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people opt to wear earbuds or headphones to bed so they can listen to relaxing music or a sleep-friendly podcast without disturbing their partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the importance of a good night\u2019s sleep or to schedule an appointment with a sleep expert, call Hampton Roads ENT today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn More About Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/treating-insomnia-may-help-those-with-borderline-personality-disorder\/\">Treating Insomnia May Help Those with Borderline Personality Disorder<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/new-study-with-mini-pigs-provides-insight-about-sleep-apnea-in-humans\/\">New Study with Mini Pigs Provides Insight about Sleep Apnea in Humans<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hamptonroadsent.com\/the-link-between-sleep-and-stress\/\">The Link Between Sleep and Stress<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It can be frustrating when you\u2019re woken up by your neighbors\u2019 barking dog or an ambulance rushing to Sentara Hampton Roads CarePlex. But did you know that even sounds that don\u2019t wake you up can impact your sleep, and therefore your health? 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