Why do noisy environments impact sleep quality:
- High noise levels during sleep might lead to increased awakenings, disrupted sleep cycles, and decreased total sleep time.
- Noise can interfere with falling asleep and staying asleep, especially for sound-sensitive people.
What to do instead:
- To mitigate the negative effects of noise on sleep quality, use earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones.
- Consider using white noise or other calming sounds, such as nature sounds or calming music, to help mask disruptive noises.
- Create a quiet sleep environment by reducing noise levels from sources such as outside traffic, loud neighbours, or appliances.
- Avoid consuming caffeine or alcohol close to bedtime, as these can disrupt sleep and increase sensitivity to noise.
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