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The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep | Dr. Matt Walker

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Our Ability to Smell and Sense Pressure: The Impact on Wakefulness and Sleepiness

The release of denosene in the brain promotes sleepiness and shuts down wakefulness areas./nFatigue after a hard conversation may lead to a desire to go to sleep./nThe desire to sleep during a conversation can be based on personality and individual differences./nSome individuals may experience a sudden onset of sleepiness after consuming caffeine./nFeeling the desire to take a nap during conversations may be influenced by sleep history.

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