It's a well-known fact that getting enough sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Sleep deprivation has been linked with a whole bunch of health problems, from heart disease to obesity and high blood pressure. For young people sleep is especially important, because the body releases hormones that promote normal growth for children and teens in this time. Not to mention the effects that sleep deprivation has on mental function--driving while severely sleep deprived is considered as bad as driving drunk! Catching enough ZZZs can be harder than it sounds, though. That's why we've put together a couple tips and tricks to help you on a path to better sleep. Sweet dreams!