(http://www.sleep-deprivation.com/articles/causes-of-sleep-deprivation/students-and-sleep.php)
Every college student prepares their Starbucks Coffee drinks and energy drink intake accordingly to cram for an exam they have the following day. Also, every college student knows how hard it is to actually get a good nights rest, which is around six to eight hours a night to be able to function properly, between all the studying, partying and classes. Many students have erratic schedules with work and social activities (which you have to make time for) that eliminates sleep. 20% of college students suffer from insomnia which results in irritability, anxiety, and weight gain.
Incoming freshman have it the hardest. They have to adjust from a nice home to a dorm room that looks like a jail cell and have to worry about the “freshman 15”. For the entire college population, drinking is also a sleep disturbance. Many students seem to think a drink before bed is the most relaxing thing, alleviating their sleep patterns. This is false. Alcohol intake before bed increases the amount of times you wake up during the night and overall reduces your quality of sleep.
Without sleep you are needlessly harming your body. Lack of sleep can have long term effects such as grogginess, seizure, stroke, heart attacks, and weight gain. With lack of sleep you eat more to try to increase your energy. This can be hazardous for people struggling with their weight. Caffeine, as we know it, is just awful for your body. In the end of your caffeine intake you usually crash and burn, feeling worse than you did previously. Other factors that affect your sleep include: certain anti-depressants, diet pills, cocaine, methane, oral contraceptives with hormones, steroids etc.
The best way to improve your quality of sleep is exercise! Exercise is key, as long as it is not before bedtime. 20-30 minute naps can also help, when planned appropriately.
Every college student prepares their Starbucks Coffee drinks and energy drink intake accordingly to cram for an exam they have the following day. Also, every college student knows how hard it is to actually get a good nights rest, which is around six to eight hours a night to be able to function properly, between all the studying, partying and classes. Many students have erratic schedules with work and social activities (which you have to make time for) that eliminates sleep. 20% of college students suffer from insomnia which results in irritability, anxiety, and weight gain.
Incoming freshman have it the hardest. They have to adjust from a nice home to a dorm room that looks like a jail cell and have to worry about the “freshman 15”. For the entire college population, drinking is also a sleep disturbance. Many students seem to think a drink before bed is the most relaxing thing, alleviating their sleep patterns. This is false. Alcohol intake before bed increases the amount of times you wake up during the night and overall reduces your quality of sleep.
Without sleep you are needlessly harming your body. Lack of sleep can have long term effects such as grogginess, seizure, stroke, heart attacks, and weight gain. With lack of sleep you eat more to try to increase your energy. This can be hazardous for people struggling with their weight. Caffeine, as we know it, is just awful for your body. In the end of your caffeine intake you usually crash and burn, feeling worse than you did previously. Other factors that affect your sleep include: certain anti-depressants, diet pills, cocaine, methane, oral contraceptives with hormones, steroids etc.
The best way to improve your quality of sleep is exercise! Exercise is key, as long as it is not before bedtime. 20-30 minute naps can also help, when planned appropriately.
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