{"id":28414,"date":"2018-08-22T07:00:12","date_gmt":"2018-08-22T07:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/sin-categorizar\/sleep-strategies-college-07563"},"modified":"2018-08-22T07:00:12","modified_gmt":"2018-08-22T07:00:12","slug":"sleep-strategies-college-07563","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/es\/blog-es\/sleep-strategies-college-07563","title":{"rendered":"A+ Sleep Strategies to Survive & Thrive in College"},"content":{"rendered":"

Class is in session when it comes to finding ways to help students score top grades for getting their best sleep<\/h2>\n

\"RestonicIt\u2019s back to school for millions of college students across the nation. While they might be excited to study history, geology, math and physics, they need some schooling on the art and science of a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n

Going away to college (especially for first years) comes with a lot of baggage, beginning with sharing a dorm room<\/a> sans parental controls. Then there\u2019s the upheaval in routines and temptations to stay up late socializing or studying. Sleep deprivation is a chronic problem among college students, whether they\u2019re studious or party-goers.<\/p>\n

In a comprehensive University of Michigan study<\/a>, 50% of college students across the country reported daytime sleepiness, irregular sleep schedules and sleep deprivation. More than 70% suffered from insufficient sleep. The general consensus is that young adults should have at least 8 hours of sleep each night but in an architectural school in the Midwest, just 4% of students slept that much on a regular basis.<\/p>\n

The consequence of sleep deprivation in our schools is significant<\/h2>\n

A study from June 2017<\/a> looked at 61 Harvard students and their sleep habits. Those who had inconsistent bedtimes and wake times tended to have lower grades. Constant irregularity leads to a disruption in the levels of melatonin, an important regulating hormone of the body\u2019s circadian clock. It\u2019s like being in a constant state of jet lag, which (long term) can lead to risk of more health issues from diabetes to weight gain.<\/p>\n

To compensate for poor sleep habits<\/a>, many students abuse (at an alarming rate) ADHD medication<\/a> to stay awake into the wee hours. As well, college-age drivers have a higher rate of late-night crashes caused by fatigue, drowsiness, and, in many cases, also alcohol.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a student, you\u2019re never taught strategies to take care of your sleep, but the reality is that it\u2019s one of the first things you should learn,\u201d according to Matt Berg, cofounder of Somni, a digital platform that delivers interactive content and tools designed to help everyone improve their cognitive, emotional and physical health through better sleep. \u201cFor me, it was the ultimate a-ha moment. Your brain is your most important asset. It\u2019s your memories, relationships, emotions, decisions and ultimately your source of income. It\u2019s also the only organ that you can\u2019t replace, so it\u2019s critical that you learn how to take care of it, no matter your stage in life. Sleep is incredibly important to a good life.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Scott<\/a><\/p>\n

9 ways to sleep better in college<\/h2>\n