A new semester is here and before you pull an all-nighter on your first essay, consider the potential side effects of depriving yourself of sleep. Sleep is one of the greatest parts of life, yet many of us may not be getting enough of it, especially in college with strict deadlines and various assignments. Sleep deprivation is a common problem among college students, with one in three adults not getting the amount of sleep recommended to reap the positive benefits. Another study found that 60 percent of college students are getting poor sleep quality. Sleep is not an activity to ignore. Being aware of the consequences of sleep deprivation may inform your decision to stay up late or call it a night early.

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