More Sleep Science
Sleep is something that everyone needs, and most people need a similar amount, depending on their age. That amount also changes with age. However, some people need more sleep to feel well-rested, while others need less, but these exceptions aren’t common. There are health disorders that can interfere with your ability to sleep well. It's recommended you see your healthcare provider if you suffer from the below disorders
as Rest Wave isn't a replacement or cure for the following:
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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Insomnia
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Circadian Rhythm Disorders
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REM Behavior disorder
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Sleepwalking
How much sleep do I need?
Sleep Deprivation
Sleep Deprivation vs. Insomnia
The average daily amount of sleep needed, by age, is:
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Newborns - to 3 mo: 14 to 17 hours.
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Infants- 4 to 12 mo: 12 to 16 hours, including naptime.
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Young children - 1 to 5 years: 10 to 14 hours, includes naptime
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Children - 6 to 12 years: 9 to 12 hours.
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Teenagers - 13 to 18 years 8 to 10 hours.
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Adults - 18 years and up: 7 to 9 hours.
For some people, sleep deprivation happens because they stay awake instead of sleeping. For others, they’re still sleeping, but they aren’t getting quality sleep, so they still wake up feeling tired. ​Sleep deprivation increases your risk of developing certain conditions or making them worse if you have them.
These conditions include:
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Obesity
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Conditions that involve psychosis
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Click the button below to see what organs are affected.
Sleep Deprivation -
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Definition: Not getting enough total sleep hours (sleep deficiency).
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Symptoms: Extreme daytime sleepiness, falling asleep quickly if given the chance.
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Causes: Busy schedules, shift work, poor habits, stress.
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Insomnia -
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Definition: A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early.
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Symptoms: Fatigue, anxiety about sleep, inability to nap during the day.
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Causes: Stress, anxiety, depression, hyperarousal.