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Sleep Deprivation Hijacks Your Brain | Concord News
New research reveals that even a few nights of poor sleep can hijack your brain’s decision-making, turning you into a risk-taker by quieting the internal alarm that warns against danger. Using brain scans, scientists found that sleep deprivation weakens areas responsible for evaluating consequences and controlling impulses — making late-night gambles or reckless choices feel less risky than they should. This isn’t just bad judgment — it’s biology. The study tracked participants kept awake, then tested their risk tolerance, revealing a direct link between lost sleep and bolder, often unwise…
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