Rachael Holt is a sophomore majoring in journalism at the University of Florida. Her interest in sleep medicine comes from her father who is the director of a sleep clinic in her hometown of Tallahassee, Fla. Rachael is passionate about writing and hopes to use her communication skills to become a teacher one day.
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of contributing bloggers beginning their careers as journalists/public relations professionals at the University of Florida. Please see my earlier post about getting journalists excited about science writing early on.
By Rachael Holt
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that not enough sleep is bad.
We’ve all looked at ourselves after a desperate all-nighter. Pale, pimple-dotted skin and baggy eyes are common symptoms of sleep deprivation.
But, did you know that staying up too late studying for your next anatomy exam can actually hurt your grade?
According to studies conducted by the University of Florida and the National Sleep Foundation, sleep deprivation has a negative effect on health, fact retention and the ability to focus. Continue reading
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