Sleep or Sports: Which Is More Important for Teens?
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The bottom line is sleep enhances athletic performance and participation. Students need both. Sports are not a substitute for adequate sleep, and it
The bottom line is sleep enhances athletic performance and participation. Students need both. Sports are not a substitute for adequate sleep, and it's not in the best interest of students to power through fatigue.
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The Importance of Sleep for Young Athletes
Sleep deprivation - Wikipedia
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Sleep for kids & pre-teens: 5-11 years
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Importance of Sleep for Teenagers
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Exercise Your Brain: Puzzles and Games to Boost Cognitive Performance
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Benefits of More Sleep: Sleep For Success
Chester County Health Department - Healthy sleep hygiene plays an
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How Much Sleep Do You Need?
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The Importance of Sleep for Swimmers
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How much sleep should teens get? – The Cardinal Times Online