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Study finds link between daytime tiredness and bullying

By Staff Writer

Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently conducted a study that shows that youths who bully tend to be more tired during the day than students who do not participate in aggressive behaviors.

The study analyzed children in the Ypsilanti, Michigan public schools. Through their research, they found that students who have behavioral problems, such as bullying, had a doubled risk for symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing, especially daytime tiredness.

Authors of the study believe that the results indicate that poor sleep patterns can play a role in bullying and other aggressive behaviors in young adults. While many schools stress the importance of a healthy diet and exercise, researchers believe that their study shows that a good night's sleep should be considered just as important.

Since bullying has become a large issue in schools, researchers recommend that teens get between 10 and 11 hours of sleep per night.

Parents who believe that their teens bully other students may want to consider enrolling them in schools for troubled youths. According to Help Stats Here, these facilities can assist children with their behavior problems while giving them extra academic support.

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