How does puberty affect sleep?

Explore how puberty impacts sleep in teenagers and learn effective strategies to manage sleep and maintain a healthy sleep-wake cycle.

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Understanding the Connection Between Puberty and Sleep Puberty is a milestone every teenager crosses. It marks a critical transition from childhood to adolescence, triggering physical, psychological, and emotional changes. One aspect of our life that puberty significantly impacts is our sleep. Understanding how puberty affects sleep is crucial because sleep plays a vital role in supporting the developmental changes that teenagers experience during this period. The Science Behind Sleep Changes During Puberty During puberty, the body undergoes several hormonal changes which influence a teen's internal clock, or circadian rhythm. This internal clock regulates the feeling of sleepiness and wakefulness over...
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