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Sleep Deprivation and Anxiety
A study found that lack of sleep may contribute to anxiety by reducing adaptability in threatening situations. Researchers suggest this could help explain the correlation between insufficient sleep and heightened anxiety levels.
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New Scientist
People who were deprived of sleep overnight didn't seem to adapt to being in a potentially threatening space, which may help explain the link between a lack of shuteye and anxiety
2026-08-24 15:30 UTC