A TYPICAL American school day finds some six million high school students and two million college freshmen struggling with algebra. In both high school and college, all too many students are expected to fail.
Here are five foods that can actually help you drift off: 1. Cherries. Fresh and dried cherries are one of the only natural food sources of melatonin, the chemical that controls the body's internal clock to regulate sleep.
Certain phases of sleep help you. 1  Feel rested and energetic the next day. 2  Learn information, get insight, and form memories. 3  Give your heart and vascular system a rest. 4  Release more growth hormone, which helps children grow. It also boosts muscle mass and the repair of cells and tissues in children and adults.