Dematteo Terresa
Director, Mother, and Editor in 90005
If you are questioning why do I get up during the night to sounds when others do not, study suggest that particular patterns of activity in the brain are linked to a higher tolerance for noise during rest. If your mind creates higher focus of sleep spindles-- bursts of high-frequency mind waves-- you show better resistance to noise during rest. Sleep spindles first occur during Stage 2 rest, a phase of light sleep that composes virtually fifty percent of a common night's rest. Although rest is essential for recovery, sleep deprival is a major issue for individuals in hospitals.