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If you haven\u2019t been in a dorm or on-campus apartment lately, expect to be amazed. Colleges and universities are going all out to create impressive student housing facilities to compete for enrollment. Your son or daughter may find themselves living in a place that features resort-style amenities like a BBQ area, a yoga studio and a coffee shop.<\/p>\n

But looks can be deceiving when it comes to getting a good night\u2019s rest. Dorm room mattresses can be tough \u2013 literally. (More on that later.) Roommates may have different sleep schedules. Plus, getting enough shut-eye is difficult when there\u2019s the potential for noise and ruckus all hours of the day and night. There\u2019s no telling when a toga party might break out.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time for a lesson on how you can help your co-ed get better sleep at school.<\/p>\n

Why College Students Should Take Sleep Seriously<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Young adults need eight hours of sleep to function well. Yet, most college students fall short.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn average, college students get less than 7 hours of sleep per night, and the college years are notoriously sleep-deprived due to an overload of activities,\u201d this according to collected research on the topic of sleep by the University of Georgia. \u201cInsufficient sleep impacts our health, our moods, our GPA and our safety.\u201d<\/p>\n

Research from Harvard University shows that in addition to achieving improved grades, students who get a good night\u2019s sleep have better memories, lower their risk of obesity and decrease their chances of getting sick.<\/p>\n

Sleep is a requirement for good mental and emotional health, too. Studies from the National Institutes of Health report that those who don\u2019t get enough sleep often experience increased negative feelings and potentially, hopelessness, drug use and even suicide.<\/p>\n

Dorm Mattresses Won\u2019t Have Their Back<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The literal basis for good sleep is the mattress. Unfortunately, the mattress that the school supplies will probably not be ideal for a couple of reasons.<\/p>\n