A good night’s sleep can help students get better grades, say UAE doctors

A good night’s sleep can help students get better grades, say UAE doctors

World Sleep Day highlights the benefits of proper rest at night

Published: Fri 17 Mar 2023, 6:52 PM

UAE doctors have urged students to get enough rest at night. They warned if students sleep less, their grades can also be affected.

The need to get enough rest – particularly undisturbed sleep – was highlighted by medical experts on the occasion of World Sleep Day, marked annually on March 17.

They noted “good sleep is essential for students to thrive not only academically but also physically, and emotionally. It is recommended that students get between 8 and 10 hours of sleep per night.”

“Sleep is essential for cognitive function, including attention, memory, and learning. When students get enough sleep, they are better able to concentrate in class, retain information, and perform well on exams,” Dr Deep Bhattacharya, general practitioner, emergency/critical care at Canadian Specialist Hospital Dubai, told Khaleej Times on Friday.

Dr Bhattacharya added sleep is also vital for physical growth and development. He explained: “During sleep, the body releases hormones that promote growth and repair tissues, and lack of sleep has been linked to a range of health problems, including obesity, diabetes, and weakened immune system.”

How much sleep students are getting

Usual school timings are between 7am