Not Sleeping:

• Limit your ability to learn and recall information
• Makes you more prone to acne
• Is a risk factor for obesity
• Inhibits brain function (similar to alcohol intoxication)
• Puts you at a greater risk for heart disease or stroke 
• May worsen mental health issues, such as depression

Tips for good sleep:

• Keep a regular sleep/wake schedule
• Don’t drink caffeine four to six hours before bed 
• Don’t smoke, especially near bedtime or if you awake in the night
• Avoid alcohol and heavy meals 
• Exercise regularly
• Minimize noise and extreme temperatures where you sleep
• Develop a regular bedtime schedule