Sleep deprivation dangers: How pulling an all-nighter affects your physical and mental health
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Experts spoke with Fox News Digital about the short- and long-term effects of pulling an all-nighter — and how to rebound after a period of missed sleep.
Fox News Digital spoke to experts about the short- and long-term effects of pulling an all-nighter — and how to rebound after a period of missed sleep. "Even a single night of insufficient sleep leads to a buildup of toxins in the brain similar to those seen in people with Alzheimer's disease." "The brain needs sleep to clean up and reset." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
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