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Last month, our school asked 300 students about their daily habits. The results surprised us. Many students don't drink enough water, a lot of them go to bed too late, and almost half of them don't eat breakfast. We talked to the school nurse, Ruth Mizrahi, about these three habits.

Water. About 60 percent of the human body is water. "Most teenagers need about six to eight glasses of water a day," Ruth says, "and more on hot days or after sport. Sweet drinks are not a good idea. They have too much sugar." In our survey, only a few students drink six glasses a day. Many drink only two or three.

Sleep. Teenagers need eight to ten hours of sleep a night, but many students in our school sleep only six or seven. "A lot of teenagers stay up late with their phones," Ruth explains. "The light from the screen can make it harder to fall asleep. Then in the morning they are too tired to concentrate."

Breakfast. "Many studies show that students who eat breakfast concentrate better in class," Ruth says. "It doesn't have to be a big meal. A little cheese on bread, some yogurt or a piece of fruit is enough." Some students told us they don't have enough time in the morning. Ruth's answer: "Get up ten minutes earlier. Or make your breakfast the night before."

Ruth's advice is simple: don't try to change everything at once. Choose one habit, and work on it for a month. Small changes can make a big difference.

Last month, our school asked 300 students about their daily habits. The results surprised us. Many students don't drink enough water, a lot of them go to bed too late, and almost half of them don't eat breakfast. We talked to the school nurse, Ruth Mizrahi, about these three habits.

Water. About 60 percent of the human body is water. "Most teenagers need about six to eight glasses of water a day," Ruth says, "and more on hot days or after sport. Sweet drinks are not a good idea. They have too much sugar." In our survey, only a few students drink six glasses a day. Many drink only two or three.

Sleep. Teenagers need eight to ten hours of sleep a night, but many students in our school sleep only six or seven. "A lot of teenagers stay up late with their phones," Ruth explains. "The light from the screen can make it harder to fall asleep. Then in the morning they are too tired to concentrate."

Breakfast. "Many studies show that students who eat breakfast concentrate better in class," Ruth says. "It doesn't have to be a big meal. A little cheese on bread, some yogurt or a piece of fruit is enough." Some students told us they don't have enough time in the morning. Ruth's answer: "Get up ten minutes earlier. Or make your breakfast the night before."

Ruth's advice is simple: don't try to change everything at once. Choose one habit, and work on it for a month. Small changes can make a big difference.

Last month, our school asked 300 students about their daily habits. The results surprised us. Many students don't drink enough water, a lot of them go to bed too late, and almost half of them don't eat breakfast. We talked to the school nurse, Ruth Mizrahi, about these three habits.

Water. About 60 percent of the human body is water. "Most teenagers need about six to eight glasses of water a day," Ruth says, "and more on hot days or after sport. Sweet drinks are not a good idea. They have too much sugar." In our survey, only a few students drink six glasses a day. Many drink only two or three.

Sleep. Teenagers need eight to ten hours of sleep a night, but many students in our school sleep only six or seven. "A lot of teenagers stay up late with their phones," Ruth explains. "The light from the screen can make it harder to fall asleep. Then in the morning they are too tired to concentrate."

Breakfast. "Many studies show that students who eat breakfast concentrate better in class," Ruth says. "It doesn't have to be a big meal. A little cheese on bread, some yogurt or a piece of fruit is enough." Some students told us they don't have enough time in the morning. Ruth's answer: "Get up ten minutes earlier. Or make your breakfast the night before."

Ruth's advice is simple: don't try to change everything at once. Choose one habit, and work on it for a month. Small changes can make a big difference.