New Delhi (NVI): More than 73 per cent young adults including teenagers and people in their 20s don’t get enough sleep, according to a recent study.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine says that teenage youth must take at least 8-10 hours of sleep a day. But nowadays most of the youth are getting 4 to 6 hours of sleep, which is affecting their health, the academy observes.
After reaching high school, most teenagers start waking up late into the night. In most cases, the main reason for waking up late is the use of gadgets, among which smartphones, tablets, laptops and video games are most common.
Why does one feel like sleeping for a long time?
Are you also someone who feels like sleeping till late in the morning? According to scientists, this sleeping pattern is normal as soon as it reaches teenage. This is the reason that most of the youth from 14 years to 28 years have a lot of difficulty in getting up in the morning and they are often forced to wake up (at home).
According to Dr Kasey Nichols, “The sleeping pattern in teenage (adolescent) is different from that of adults. When a boy or girl enters adolescence (usually 12–14 years of age) there are many changes in their body. Many hormonal changes occurring in puberty force the body to wake up late at night and sleep till late in the morning.” (Although parents feel bad about this habit of children).
What to do to sleep early at night?
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) spokesperson Dr Cora Brauner, “Children learn most habits by watching their parents. A lot of young parents spend most of their time on smart gadgets and the internet in cities today (hence, their children adopt these habits while watching them since childhood). If you want to sleep well, then the most important thing is to make a rule in your house that night after 10 pm, no member will use any gadget, whether it be watching TV, mobile, chatting on social media or video games. Before stopping the children, the parents will have to improve their habits, then only the children will understand their point.”
Some tips for sound sleep
- Set a time for your sleep and try to sleep at the same time every day.
- Eat light dinner and do not eat fast foods (so that you do not feel heavy).
- Wash your hands, feet and mouth with cold water before going to bed. This will help you to sleep fast.
- Never think about your next day as you go to bed at night. The best way to do this is to get into the habit of listening to light music or reading a book before bedtime.
