While skipping a few hours of sleep each night might seem like it'll help you accomplish more tasks in a day, it comes at a high cost to the body and mind — especially if you're a teenager.
We're all guilty of overlooking the importance of sleep for our wellbeing. While we sleep, our minds and bodies recharge and repair. Our hormones balance out, which is key to maintaining a healthy weight, our muscles repair themselves, and our brains rest and prepare for the day ahead.
Although everyone should be getting sufficient sleep, 73 percent of high school teens aren't getting their recommended 8-10 hours of sleep each night, according to a 2018 report by the CDC. For children and teenagers, sleep is needed to nourish them through growth spurts, help them focus in school and work well with their peers. Even just a few missed hours of vital sleep ...
