Sleep
Many teenagers don't get enough sleep.
The average teen should sleep 8 hours. Reality is different - most teenagers sleep around 6, 7 hours a day. Sleep is as important as exercising or eating healthy. But what can happen if we don't get as much sleep as we need? And why is sleep so important?
Poor sleep is strongly
linked to weight gain.
If you don't sleep enough,
you won't lose weight-
- in fact, you'll ...
Also, people who
sleep enough eat
fewer calories,
which can also help
in losing some
unnecessary pounds.
Poor sleep affects
hormones that regulate
appetite. Those who get
adequate sleep tend to
eat fewer calories than those who don't.
Sleep is also important to our minds. It's necessary for various aspects of brain function, for example, cognition, concentration, productivity, and performance. Good sleep can maximize problem-solving skills and enhance memory.