I think everyone can unanimously agree that sleep is amazing, and that it’s necessary to carry out our daily functioning. From the time we were first setting our alarms in grade school, we’ve been lectured on the sleep deficiency epidemic that we are all guilty of. As our lives continue to become more and more hectic, it becomes even harder to achieve the 7-9 hours that have been scientifically recommended.
In fact, one night of sleep deprivation can increase the "levels of molecules that are biomarkers for brain damage." This is a shocking scientific discovery considering sleep deprivation is just a part of being a college student.
We all know the feeling of getting woken up, when all you want to do is fall back asleep. It's the worst feeling, and it's bound to make you angry and frustrated for the rest of the day.
In addition, the affect of a given night’s sleep is felt 48 hours later, which explains why staying up all night hit you the day after. So if you have an important sports game or exam, get a good night’s sleep two nights before to function at your best.
There are so many more hidden benefits of sleep that scientists do not even know. The fact is, we all love sleep for good reasons, and we physically and mentally need it to survive. So don’t feel guilty for sleeping in all morning, or waking up without a blaring alarm at your side. As spring break is upon us, catch up on some necessary sleep because you deserve it.
