Consistency Is Key!

Have you ever found that you put in all-nighters to get through the week but then spend the weekends sleeping? Unfortunately, this is a widespread trend among high school students who are overburdened with coursework and choose to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities to keep themselves preoccupied. Unfortunately, your body will suffer a great deal as a result of this. Staying healthy requires having a regular sleep routine. For the body's circadian rhythm, also known as its internal clock, maintaining a steady schedule is crucial. Many health problems that follow circadian cycles, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and other cardiovascular functions, can be avoided with good sleeping habits. But getting adequate rest and maintaining a regular sleep schedule is crucial for day-to-day functioning, particularly in youth. A sufficient amount of sleep is essential for higher performance, better learning, better decision-making, better mental well-being, and immunological function, according to the National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute.

According to the CDC, teens should get between 8 and 10 hours of sleep per night. It's important to get adequate sleep, especially during adolescence when teenagers are going through a second stage of cognitive maturation that promotes the growth of their developing brain.

So, before you decide to stay up all night next time and "catch up" on sleep during the weekends, stop and think about what it is actually doing to your body.

See you next time,

Nandita and Sri