‘Shrill’ alarms can cause health issues - study
05-11-2009
While it has long been the bane of workers around the world, the piercing sound of an alarm clock has now been found to have a measurably detrimental effect on health, says a new Japanese study.
The investigation by Japan’s National Institute of Industrial Health found that participants who were woken from their sleep with alarms suffered higher blood pressure and increased heart rates compared to those who were allowed to wake up naturally in their own time. Judging by the findings of the study, someone who is subjected to a shrill alarm clock over a sustained period of mornings could develop serious health issues as a result, and the impact of an alarm clock can be classed amongst the most severe sleep disturbances.
Maintaining consistent ‘sleep hygiene’ (the process of achieving on-going good quality sleep) is a natural way to wake up at a regular time every morning. While a positive routine won’t entirely dispense with the need for an alarm clock, it will ensure that your body avoids the shock of a sudden and unexpected wake-up when the time comes.
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The investigation by Japan’s National Institute of Industrial Health found that participants who were woken from their sleep with alarms suffered higher blood pressure and increased heart rates compared to those who were allowed to wake up naturally in their own time. Judging by the findings of the study, someone who is subjected to a shrill alarm clock over a sustained period of mornings could develop serious health issues as a result, and the impact of an alarm clock can be classed amongst the most severe sleep disturbances.
Maintaining consistent ‘sleep hygiene’ (the process of achieving on-going good quality sleep) is a natural way to wake up at a regular time every morning. While a positive routine won’t entirely dispense with the need for an alarm clock, it will ensure that your body avoids the shock of a sudden and unexpected wake-up when the time comes.
Each and every Ergo Flex visco elastic memory foam mattress offers pressure-relieving performance and is designed to give you the night’s sleep you’ve always dreamed of. Providing optimum support for your whole body, Ergo Flex mattresses ensure a restful and comfortable sleep, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and energised in the morning. See our memory foam mattresses page for details of our single, double, king size, European king size and super king size mattress versions, or call 0845 450 2338 to find out more.
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