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Healthy Life Style for Teens . Created by: Miranda, Courtney, Tori, and Daniele . Sleep E valuation Test!!!. Sleep. Teens need are recommended to get 8.5 to 9.25 hours of sleep a night, to be able to function properly. Lack of sleep is common in teens.
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Healthy Life Style for Teens Created by: Miranda, Courtney, Tori, and Daniele
Sleep • Teens need are recommended to get 8.5 to 9.25 hours of sleep a night, to be able to function properly. • Lack of sleep is common in teens. • Teens are involved in many different activities that causes them to be overbooked and not get enough sleep. • Overbooked schedule involves • Sports • School work • Work • Family • Friends
Why Sleep is Important! • Sleep for teens is very crucial because growth hormones are released into the body where they are needed, and without enough sleep the body releases more of the stress hormone cortisol, in an excess amount. Cortisol can break down skin collagen, the protein that keeps skin smooth and elastic