Starving to avoid sleepiness, and cognitive impairments when sleep deprived
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - 05:16
in Psychology & Sociology
As anyone who has ever struggled to keep his or her eyes open after a big meal knows, eating can induce sleepiness. New research in fruit flies suggests that, conversely, being hungry may provide a way to stay awake without feeling groggy or mentally challenged...