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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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The Student News Site of Lynbrook High School

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The physical and emotional toll that sleep deprivation takes on one's body is clear through two phenomena caused by natural brain activity: daydreaming and REM-sleep dreaming.

Wake up. Let’s look into sleep deprivation.

Ashley Huang and Susanna Tang March 10, 2023

77% of Lynbrook students sleep for an average of fewer than seven hours daily according to an Instagram survey of 201 respondents. When compared to the recommended eight to 10 hours of sleep the American...

Napping is a prevalent activity that many students engage in.

Everything you’re too tired to ask about napping

Lina Mezerreg and Anushka Anand March 8, 2022

Naps get a bad rap. But for many students not sleeping well enough, napping has become an integral part of their day-to-day lives. Boosting memory, job performance, lifting moods, increasing alertness...

Breaks are important for students to focus during class and not be mentally absent.

It is okay to be absent for your mental health

Jasmine Rihal, Social Media Manager November 9, 2021

Many students experience running on only a few hours of sleep, bubbling with anxiety and dealing with the constant stress that comes with being a teenager. Left unaddressed, these issues can lead to mental...