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Sleep Deprivation Rewires Your Brain | Oakland Athletics News
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New research reveals how sleep deprivation hijacks your brain—specifically shutting down the prefrontal cortex, your brain’s decision-making center, while letting primal, emotional regions run wild. The result? Clouded judgment, snap decisions, and cravings you can’t resist. Scientists are now exploring ways to keep your higher thinking online even when you’re exhausted, turning this into a potential game-changer for high-stakes professions. Bottom line: Sleep isn’t optional—it’s your brain’s non-negotiable fuel for functioning at its best.
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