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Lack of sleep may cause anxiety by making us less adaptable to threats
Scientists report that insufficient sleep can impair the brain’s ability to adjust to new, potentially threatening situations, leaving in…
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Scientists report that insufficient sleep can impair the brain’s ability to adjust to new, potentially threatening situations, leaving individuals in a heightened state of alertness that may increase anxiety and stress. The findings suggest that reduced adaptability, rather than just fatigue, underlies the link between sleep loss and heightened emotional reactivity.
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