by Kent Komine
As
teenagers, we usually walk into school tired, sleepy, and unmotivated. Unfortunately, that is most often linked to
the deprivation of sleep, caused by our teachers who give us too many things to
do at home. Or maybe you’re involved in
sports and extracurricular activities that are rigorous and time
consuming. Nonetheless, we are in lack
of sleep, and that’s not a good thing.
Sleeping,
as many of you would have guessed, is an essential aspect of life. It’s very beneficial to your health, much
like fruits and veggies are also beneficial to your body. But just how useful is sleeping? Should you be concerned if you don’t get enough sleep
each night? The truth is, sleeping is
absolutely necessary to maintain a healthy body, and a healthy lifestyle
overall.
Scientific
research has proven that people who sleep between 7 to 9 hours each night have
a healthier heart than those who don’t.
When you sleep more, your heart remains relaxed as you wake up, thus
preventing high blood pressures. In the
long run, healthier hearts are less likely to have a heart attack or
stroke. In addition to keeping your
heart healthy, sleeping also provides the human body with many, many more
merits. For example, sleep can minimize
daily stress and make you more alert.
When those two are combined, you can go out into the world with a
happier attitude and enjoy your day.
Finally, sleeping well is not limited to only nighttime. Taking naps during the daytime is also
advantageous to your health. Much like
with nighttime sleep, naps can help you avoid high blood pressure, stay sharp,
and stay in a better mood throughout the day.
So when you come home from school, consider taking a a nap too.
All
in all, sleep is very important to a person’s health. The occasional all-nighter will not
necessarily harm you, but could make your next day irritable and not as
productive. Just remember: Sleeping is
crucial, and should not be disregarded ever (the only exception to this is if
you were playing Modern Warfare 3 with your friends after the midnight launch). 
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