Sleep problems keep some teens awake even when they like to sleep. Most teens who don't get enough sleep will not do well in sports or school, where they may feel depressed, moody, or have emotional problems. It is risky for teens to drive without sleep because they may get into car accidents. Most teens are getting 8 to 10 hours of sleep every night. You don't have to be wise in math to know when you must sleep at night to rest well and wake up early to go to school. However, some teens have problems falling asleep early because their brains work on later schedules. In the teenage years, the body's sleep clock is changed to fall asleep later at night and wake up later in the morning. It happens because the brain makes the sleep hormone melatonin later at night compared to children's...
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