Sleepy Dawgs

11/04/2021

According to the National Institute of Health:
- Sixty-percent of college students say they are “dragging, tired, or sleepy” at least three days a week.
- More than 80 percent of college students say loss of sleep negatively affects their academic performance.
- College students rank sleep problems as the No. 2 cause of difficulties with academic performance. Stress is No. 1.

Sleep Hygiene is so important to your success as a student. Learn more about ways to get more quality sleep on our website:

6 Tips For Better Sleep!

10/28/2021

The reality is that many students are overworked. Especially at Truman State! Many take a packed course load, work a part-time job, and still try to find time to be social. However, a lack of sleep can severely hurt grades, among other things. Many college students cram before a test and pull an “all-nighter,” staying awake until the early hours of the morning. This ends up hurting in the long run, as being sleep-deprived impacts the skills needed to do well on tests, like memory recall and concentration. In fact, many students who pull an all-nighter often end up having have lower GPAs.

College students aren’t getting nearly enough sleep - Drowsy Driving - Sleep Education has reliable information about sleep, sleep disorders, and treatment options with accurate medical and scientific insights.

10/27/2021

Dr. Kushida cannot stress the importance of college students having excellent sleep habits to keep their academic performance at their best. Prioritizing your sleep = prioritizing your education.

Learn more about the effects of sleep deprivation on college students. The best way to maximize performance on exams is to study and get a good night's rest.

10/21/2021

Did you know that only 11 percent of American college students sleep well, and 40 percent of students feel well rested only two days per week. Check out the Harvard sleep website to learn more about sleep and it's importance to college students and everyone alike. The link is found below...😄

Several mornings each week, Liz, a Harvard freshman from Toronto, Ontario, rises before 6:00 a.m. to join her teammates for rowing practice. On days like these she seldom sleeps more than seven hours per night, but it's not for lack of trying. In contrast to the college student stereotype, Liz often...

10/21/2021

5 Useful Tips for Better Sleep from the experts at the National Sleep Foundation! Sleep is so important to our health, wellness and performance in the classroom!

10/21/2021

It is more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic to get the sleep that your body desperately requires. Sleep can help enhance the effectiveness of your body's immune system and prevent you from getting sick.

10/15/2021

What a great opportunity to improve your sleep schedule during midterm break!