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Goodnight! Why You Need At Least 7 Hours of Sleep

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Arizona chapter.

Top 10 Reasons Why You NeedAt Least 7 Hours of Sleep:
 
10. It makes waking up at the crack of dawn for class/work/yoga that much easier.

9.   Sleep reduces stress, and we definitely all need that!
 
8. Sleep helps control body weight issues. The more deprived you are of sleep, the more your body will crave foods that are high in fat and carbohydrates.
 
7. Not getting enough sleep can put you at risk for drowsy driving and accidents on the job.

6. Sleep and memory go hand in hand! In a process called consolidation, it’s possible for your mind to strengthen your memories or things you’re working on learning.

5. More sleep=better grades. The more you sleep you get, the more willing you’ll be to get up and go to class. You’ll be more alert and ready to learn, and in the long run, you will do much better on tests!

4. College campuses are known to have an unfortunate number of girls with eating disorders and mental disorders such as depression. Getting enough sleep can help you stay calm, and most importantly, happy!

3. Steer clear of disease. Studies have shown that getting the right amount of sleep can help fight cancer and other diseases.

2. Studies have shown that women who get the recommended amount of 7-9 hours of sleep per night live longer than those women who do not get enough sleep.

1. Sleep is great for your mind, body, and soul!

My name is Jessica Cooper and in the Fall I will be a Senior at the University of Arizona. I am majoring in journalism with a dual minor in history and judaic studies. My focus is in both print and online journalism. I have loved being a part of the Her Campus team for the last semester and am so excited to be the campus correspondant for the 2011-2012 year.