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Building
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HEALTHY
ADVICE FOR
ALL STAGES
OF LIFE.
O
ur bodies are all different from
head to toe, and staying healthy
and feeling your best is important
at any age. And healthy bodies
make us happy—and happiness is good
for your health.
SLEEP YOUR WAY TO A
HEALTHIER YOU
By now, you’ve most likely heard the
news on the numerous benefits of sleep
on overall health. From improving brain
function to assisting in weight loss,
getting the recommended hours of sleep
fit for your age is essential to staying
healthy. The message is loud and clear
to adults, who still fight sleep to watch
late-night television or finish one more
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chapter of a good book. You may let
children do the same: stay up to finish
homework or to play a little while longer.
You may think you are making your child
happy with the extra time awake, but the
effects are ultimately hurting their ability
to fully function during the day.
The National Sleep Foundation
recommends that children between
the ages of 6 and 10 get 10-11 hours of
sleep per night, while 11 to 17-year-olds
should get 8.5 to 9.5 hours. A poll done
by the foundation last year revealed that
children were falling short and losing out
on the benefits of a good night’s sleep.
Research shows that less sleep leads to
learning and behavior problems, directly
affecting cognitive ability, concentration,
and problem-solving skills. Many families