We have all been told that sleeping enough is healthy, however, most teenagers do not get the recommended number of hours of sleep in every night. I know from experience that sleeping 8 hours is not always possible with the amount of school work that we receive. But, that does not mean that we should think of sleeping as a afterthought. So, I created a list of reasons of why sleep should be a priority in your life.
1. Get sick less often
2. Stay at a healthy weight
3. Lower your risk for serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease
4. Reduce stress
5. Think more clearly and do better in school and at work
6. Get along better with people
7. Make good decisions and avoid injuries
8. Maximize athletic performance
9. Improves immune function
10. Improves emotional stability
11. Improve memory
12. Sharpen attention levels
13. Allows you to think more creatively
14. Improves skin health
15. Associated with longer lifespan
16. Decrease inflammation
17. Decrease anxiety
18. Manage hunger levels
19. Reduced risk of stroke
20. Lower risk of automobile accidents
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