Study finds irregular sleep patterns and late bedtimes linked to worse academic performance and behavioral issues in high school students.

A study by Stony Brook University, funded by the National Institutes of Health, found that irregular sleep patterns and late bedtimes are linked to worse academic performance and increased school-related behavioral issues among high school students. Nearly 800 adolescents participated, wearing wrist accelerometers to track sleep patterns. The study suggests that regular sleep schedules may improve academic performance in teenagers.

April 02, 2024
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