Zzzzzzz
In the age of around-the-clock work and entertainment, it is apparent that students (and many adults) are in need of reminders when it comes to slowing down. Specifically, how to recover from each day with consistent sleep.
The average adult sleeps less than 7 hours per night. In today’s fast-paced society, 6 or 7 hours of sleep may sound pretty good. In reality, it might be a recipe for chronic sleep deprivation.
Teens are following suit. Young people aged 12-18 require 8.5 to 10 hours of sleep. Yet 85% of teenagers are sleeping less than the recommendations per night. And, nearly 17% of teens qualify for clinical diagnosis of insomnia. Numbers are on the rise with other sleep disorders.
While sleep requirements vary from person to person, humans need consistent sleep to function at their best. This brings us to a quick list of five sleep tips specific to teens. (Plus one for good luck.)
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