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Living Tips for College Students on the go: With
finals approaching, sleep is essential
By Heather Maile
April 18, 2008 | It seems like the end of the semester
is crunch time for the majority of college students.
Papers, projects, and tests consume a large amount of
our precious time. Whatever these next few weeks may
entail, be sure to get enough sleep!
From the website www.sleepdeprivation.com
I found simple solutions to this common problem. The
number one recommendation from doctors and sleep specialists
for those concerned about sleep deprivation in college
is to exercise.
Exercise can help establish healthy
sleeping patterns and will make it easier to fall asleep
at the end of the day. You should not however, exercise
right before bedtime, as exercise stimulates the body
and will make falling asleep more difficult for a while.
Experts recommend exercising at least
three hours before bedtime. Naps can be helpful, but
only if planned properly. Experts suggest napping only
once a day in the early afternoon and for no more than
20 or 30 minutes. Taking long naps can affect your ability
to fall asleep at bedtime.
Additionally, experts recommend setting
aside at least a few days per week for a full night's
sleep. While it is recommended that people sleep and
wake-up the same time every day in order to maintain
a healthy sleep schedule, some experts recommend trying
to get more sleep at least a couple of times a week.
Even if you can't get eight hours every night, getting
eight hours one or two days each week will help prevent
long-term health issues.
It seems that students who try to cram at the end of
the semester actually end up testing worse due to the
lack of rest. Set yourself on a steady pace and do the
best you can. Good luck finishing strong.
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