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How Later School Start Times Affect Parents and Students

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Sleep deprivation affects about three out of four teenagers in America. Inadequate sleep has been linked to depression, anxiety, weight gain, and worsened heart functioning. An expert shows through a case study how implementing later school start times allows students and parents to get more sleep.

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  • Dr. Lisa Meltzer, Pediatric Psychologist, National Jewish Health
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