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Stress Awareness Month

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

When the body is in constant fight or flight mode, it opens the door to many health problems down the road as the immune system can be compromised. Often accompanying stress is a lack of sleep that can further weaken the immune system. It increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and cardiac death.

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Sleep Lesson Plans For Students

PLT4M

By addressing sleep education within the context of physical education and health, students not only learn about the physiological benefits of sleep but also understand its relevance to their athletic performance, mood regulation, and overall lifestyle. The sleep-immune crosstalk in health and disease. Skein, M.,