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Snooze Time

Going to bed early may seem like no fun, but getting

your ZZZs boosts your health and helps you grow.

Sleep isn’t just something you do so that you’re not tired in the morning. It also

makes your whole body feel good.

Sleep for height. Did you know that you get taller when you head to bed? It’s

true! While you’re sleeping, your brain releases extra growth hormone, which tells your bones to lengthen. (For more information about hormones, Tap Here.) Your genes and the foods you eat play a big part, too. But if you want to give your body the best shot at growing well, sleep more!

Sleep for health. Sleep is important for keeping you healthy. It gives your body

a break, allowing it to recover from the day. When you’re sick and just want to

crawl into bed and rest, sleep also helps you heal.

Sleep for relaxation. Without enough sleep, your body feels stressed, and it

releases stress hormones. These hormones aren’t good to have around all the

time, and they can even slow down your growth. So get some sleep and give

your body a break.

Sleep for happiness. If you’ve ever gone to bed too late and then had to

get up early, you know how cranky you can be. Without enough sleep, it’s

easy to feel moody, overreact, or lose your cool over little things. Head to

bed, and get happy!