7 Reasons To Get Your Ass To Bed: Simpsons Edition

Redbull, Monster, Espresso shots, oh my! If we could all major in “Master’s of Staying-Up-24-hours-Before-An-Exam”, we would. But sleep, memory and learning go hand in hand - kind of like college tailgates and beer. You can’t succeed with one without the other. Often college students are not aware of the physical and mental consequences of sleep deprivation. According to Better Sleep Council (2013), almost 80% of Americans agree that a lack of sleep causes problems like difficulty concentrating and increased stress. So give yourself a break, and let The Simpsons show you why sleep is so important...that and eating, of course.

1. Sex Drive on Neutral

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Not everything you learn in life comes from the classroom, some of the most important lessons (wink, wink) can be learned in the dormroom. When your ability to get down to business is hindered, you gotta get down with the z's.

2. Stress101

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If college students were to write their autobiographies, we’re convinced they would all be titled, “High Stress Levels, No Sleep”. It seems stress comes included in each year’s tuition - but lack of sleep only makes it worse. Less than 6 hours of sleep can result in an increase of stress and disrupts the genes that regulate these levels. Drake said it best, “I’m too young to be feeling this old.” Someone probably should have told Drake to take a nap.

3. Drowsy Driving

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Pretty much every college student has the words “Don’t Drink and Drive” tattooed on their mind. But did you know that lack of sleep can increase automobile accidents, causing us to feel like we took one too many Fireball shots? So, hit the books and hit the hay harder. And dude, if all else fails, what college student hasn’t heard of Uber?

4. Stop the RAGEEE

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Stability.

We all need it.

Losing sleep will lead to a loss of your grip on the angry voice in our head that escapes momentarily in spurts of road rage (those jerks cutting you off!). Making sure you get enough sleep will mean less fluctuations of mood and less feelings hurt by your sass.

5. "Doh..Where Did I Put That?"

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You don't want to be that person that forgets where you put your homework, or worse, your phone (because c'mon, our phones are our LIVES). Get that sleep, be a brainiac, take all the selfies in the world.

6. Eating Has Become a Competitive Sport

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Find yourself thinking about your next meal frequently? That's because the brain tricks us into believing it’s time to eat when there's not enough sleep. To avoid snack attacks, get some shut-eye. We know that extra jiggle isn't as cute as Jigglypuff is, unless you like the jiggle.

Then, right on.

7. Who Needs an Immune System?

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A college dorm probably has more germs than a toilet seat. That may or may not be true, but lack of sleep and being surrounded by germs (a.k.a every single person you share a dorm bathroom with) equals lack of antibodies which turns into a major cold. As if studying with a hangover wasn't bad enough, add a fever and a running nose and you can kiss your A's goodbye.

To Learn More, Visit:

http://bettersleep.org/better-sleep/the-science-of-sleep/sleep-statistics-research/better-sleep-survey

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/18/scary-sleep-deprivation-effects_n_2807026.html

http://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/womens-health/advice/g1183/sleep-deprivation-effects/?slide=6