more sleep = healthier kids
Children who slept, on average, one hour longer per night in a study had lower fasting glucose, lower insulin resistance, and a lower body mass index than children who slept an hour less.
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more Zs for more As
Students with grades of B’s or better slept 17 - 33 minutes more on school nights than students with C’s and below.
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1/3 more likely to crash
Teen drivers who get less than 8 hours of sleep nightly are a third more likely to crash than teens who get 8 or more hours of sleep per night.
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Most studies show teens require over 9 hours of sleep. |
7 out of 10 college students
attain insufficient sleep making daytime sleepiness, sleep deprivation, and irregular sleep schedules prevalent in this group.
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1 out 3 adults can’t fall asleep
As many as 30% to 35% of adults complain of insomnia, which can negatively impact work performance, relationships, and decision-making.
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sleepy drivers aren’t safe
Adults who sleep less than 5 hours increase their risk of being involved in a car crash four to five times.
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$15.9 billion U.S. health care bill
It is estimated that sleep disorders, sleep deprivation, and sleepiness add $15.9 billion to the national health care bill annually.
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