Importance of sleep

[NJCher]

Have you ever noticed this: a brief amount of sleep can help fend off a cold or sore throat?

I've been pushing the envelope on sleep and even though I had something important to do late this afternoon, I pushed it off and took a nap instead.

I'd been getting a sore throat which I was hoping would not turn into a cold.

I wear a mask all the time in public so I know it's from not getting enough sleep.

After the nap: no throat tingling, no sore throat. Feel much better, so much better.

Sleep: amazing stuff.

[redwitch]

1. It is!

I also take Airborne and Zicam at the first sign of a cold.

[NJCher]

2. I have some

thanks for the reminder!

[redwitch]

3. You're welcome!

Stay healthy!

[Abolishinist]

4. It truly is, and we should do all we can to promote a good night's sleep,

especially for children and teens.

In a study published in 2020, Faith Orchard, a psychologist at the University of Sussex, examined the data from a large group of teenagers followed from the age of 15 to 24. Those who reported sleeping badly at the age of 15, but didn’t have depression or anxiety at the time, were more likely than their peers to be experiencing anxiety or depression when they reached 17, 21 or 24 years of age.

https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/why-teenage-sleep-is-so-important-for-mental-health/?utm_source=google_cpc&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=dsa&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjw__ihBhADEiwAXEazJmGEMeTqWIzJjg-jYxFGCZY58ijcj9vU35TOiE2FqG0FQm1HPGy6WhoC5jQQAvD_BwE

Getting enough sleep is important for people of all age groups. Sleep contributes to effective functioning of all body systems including the immune system. In teenagers, good quality sleep is especially important for physical health, emotional and mental development, and school performance. During the teenage years, sleep benefits brain development and function, which enhances attention span and improves memory and cognitive abilities. Adequate sleep also supports the physiological growth spurt during the teen years.

Sleep deprivation, on the other hand, leads to drowsiness, lack of attention, and affects academic performance. Inadequate sleep in teenagers has been linked to increased risk of depression and behavioral problems as well as increased risk of developing diabetes and hypertension. It is also shown to have a negative impact on athletic performance.

The National Sleep Foundation and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommend that teenagers sleep between 8 and 10 hours each night to maintain good health.

https://qatar-weill.cornell.edu/institute-for-population-health/community/covid-19-awareness/newsletters/issue/importance-of-sleep-for-teenagers