Are you Sleep-Deprived? Here’s the Whys and Hows to tackle Sleep Deprivation
1. I know everyone says that sleep is important but how much sleep do we need?
Infants 0 – 3 months | No recommendations for this age group because of the wide range of variation in sleep duration and patterns |
Infants 4 – 12 months | 12 to 16 hours (including naps) |
Toddlers 1 – 2 years | 11 to 14 hours (including naps) |
Children 3 – 5 years | 10 to 13 hours (including naps) |
Children 6 – 12 years | 9 to 12 hours |
Teens 13 – 18 years | 8 to 10 hours |
2. I just can’t get enough sleep! What are some things that happen if I don’t sleep enough?
We hear you! Chronic sleep insufficiency is common in modern society and may result from a variety of factors. Be it family responsibilities, work demands or social needs you are not alone! However, as sleep debt accumulates, you can experience reduced performance, increased risk for accidents and death, as well as detrimental effects on both psychological and physical health. So regardless of your responsibilities do ensure a balance between your need for sleep and those responsibilities for your long term health and safety.
3. I’ve heard that a lack of sleep can contribute to weight gain. How is that possible?
Studies have suggested that sleep restriction may have negative consequences on our body’s metabolism that contribute to the risk of obesity. This may be due to changes in hormones such as leptin and ghrelin which control appetite which have been shown in healthy adults undergoing experimentally-imposed sleep restriction. This in turn can even lead to an increased risk of diabetes which is a terrifying irreversible condition which can only be controlled not cured.
4. I’ve also heard of people saying that poor sleep can affect the heart. Is this just a myth?
There may be more than meets the eye for this! The American Heart Association recognises that sleep restriction is a risk factor for bad cardiometabolic profiles and outcomes. In fact, healthy sleep behaviour is recommended to promote ideal cardiac health among other things.
5. I want to sleep properly. What should I do for good sleep?
Lastly, there is so much more to good sleep so if you have difficulty sleeping, speak to your doctor about how you can get better sleep! For more information, you may head over to our clinics – Woodleigh Family Clinic, Bukit Panjang Clinic and GP Clinic Orchard or simply drop us an email at enquiry@healthsprings.com.sg.
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Healthsprings was established in 2000 with its first medical clinic located at Bukit Panjang. In 2001, the company ventured into the medical aesthetic field and has been offering Lasers, Peels, Fillers, Botulinum Injections and other aesthetic services. In 2008, Healthsprings Laser and Aesthetic is opened in Orchard Road and has been known to specialise in different aesthetic procedures for the skin, face, body, and hair.
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