Among a group of 356 youth athletes who had suffered a sport-related concussion, researchers observed that those who experienced trouble sleeping were not only less likely to recover during the following 2-4 weeks but they also reported more severe symptoms. First author Dr. Jane Chung writes, “The importance of good sleep quality is often underestimated in young athletes… Sleep is not only important for physical, mental, and cognitive well-being, but also seems to play a pivotal role in the recovery of the brain following a sport-related concussion.”

American Academy of Pediatrics, November 2018