Teenagers need sleep for good health

Teenagers need sleep for good health

Posted on 26. Aug, 2008 by in sleep, Wellbeing Research

Teenagers who are not getting enough sleep run the risk of developing high blood pressure. This is according to research at Case Western Reserve University in the US. The study involved 238 13 to 16 year olds who kept sleep diaries as well as having their movements measured whilst they were in bed. Those teenagers who slept less than 6.5 hours a night were at twice the risk of suffering from high blood pressure, which increased to three times if their sleep was troubled. Teenagers generally need around nine hours of sleep a night.

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2 Responses to “Teenagers need sleep for good health”

  1. Jai Waugh

    11. Aug, 2009

    When you read the blog by Julia on “Painkillers as a sleeping aid”, it can be seen that many adults suffer from insomnia or sleep related issues.  According to well researched facts, more than 55% of adults suffer from insomnia which adversely affects their day to day performance and their mental/physical health.  In the west, more than 60 million people (aged 15-55 years) have insomnia.  That’s a lot of people suffering from a lack of sleep. With this in mind, one of the most important gifts (of many) a parent can give their child, is the ability and know how on good sleeping habits. And if the parent doesn’t know how to bestow such knowledge on their children, invest in some time with a hypnotherapist or counsellor who specialises in sleep disorders.  A good sleep can make all the difference.

  2. Sytropin

    29. Sep, 2009

    Enough sleep is required for the well being of not just teenagers, but for everyone.  That helps you keep a lot of diseases at a distance.

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