1. Sleep Deprivation And It's Effects On Teenagers
Imagine going to bed at 10:30pm every night, but not being able to fall asleep until 1:30am. ... By the time you think you"re ready to go to bed that night, your biological clock doesn't allow you to be tired. ... According to most studies, adolescents require between 8.5 and 9.25 hours of sufficient sleep every night (Stein, M). ... William Dement found that adolescents starting at twelve years old require at least 10 hours of sleep a night (Coren 120). ... Sleep deprivation affects our ability to complete simple tasks like taking notes, copying, or reading something. ...
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