Scientists found how deep sleep helps your body grow
Humans 2.0From: ScienceDaily · rewritten for kids by Osmo
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When you sleep deeply, your body makes a helper called growth hormone. It helps your muscles and bones grow strong. So a good night's sleep really helps you grow.
Big word
hormone: A chemical messenger your body sends through your blood to tell parts of you what to do.
Quiz time: circle the right answer
1. What does growth hormone help build?AMuscles and bonesBHair colourCTeeth fillings
2. When does the body release growth hormone?ADuring deep sleepBWhile eating lunchCWhile watching TV
3. Which university did this sleep research?AUniversity of California, BerkeleyBUniversity of TokyoCUniversity of Delhi
Your turn
Make a bedtime chart: draw what you do in the hour before sleep, and circle one thing that helps you sleep deeply.
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