“Sleep Deprivation studies have shown that students
who get A's and B's get an average of a total of 35 minutes more sleep per
night than those that get D's and F's. And, their sleep is consistent--meaning
that they go to bed at the same time during the week as they do on weekends.”
Statistics have shown
that 63% of college students do not get enough sleep. For students, it’s recommended they get about
9.5 hours of sleep. However, most only
get about 6 hours. Getting enough sleep aids
the body in digestion, and other important bodily functions. When you don’t get the recommended amount of
sleep, the brain starts to function abnormally.
This will affect homework and test performances, concentration, and over
time can decrease the ability to memorize things. In addition to these things, it’s been proven
that when men and women don’t get the proper amount of sleep, stress and
depression begin to take place. On a
larger scale, their body performance decreases considerably.
Symptoms of sleep deprivation:
Grogginess- Dark circle
- Muscle fatigue
- Irritability
- Drowsiness
- Mood swings
- Inability to concentrate
- Poor academic performance
Tips for avoiding sleep deprivation:
- Avoid caffeine. It can take up to 8 hours to wear off completely.
- Have a good sleep environment. Get rid of bright lights or noises that may distract you from sleep.
- Avoid large meals right before bed time.
- Don’t exercise within 3 hours before your bed time.
- Have a schedule. Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, even on the weekends.
- Avoid pulling an all-nighter to study.
- See your health provider if you continue to have trouble sleeping.
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