healthmedicinet

When sleep is compromised, memory consolidation, school performance, and the capacity to learn are all diminished. Without enough sleep, children can feel stressed, have a poor outlook, and engage in less physical activity. Sleep is also involved in the release of growth hormone, cellular repair, metabolism, and healthy weight management. Insufficient sleep negatively impacts the immune system, which makes a child more susceptible to illness as well as to acute and chronic health problems.