The Influence of Sleep Quality, Vigilance, and Sleepiness on Driving-Related Cognitive Abilities: A Comparison between Young and Older Adults

<strong>Background</strong>: Driving performance is strongly vulnerable to drowsiness and vigilance fluctuations. Excessive sleepiness may alter concentration, alertness, and reaction times. As people age, sleep undergoes some changes, becoming fragmented and less deep. However, the effe...

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Main Authors: Chiara Bartolacci, Serena Scarpelli, Aurora D’Atri, Maurizio Gorgoni, Ludovica Annarumma, Chiara Cloos, Anna Maria Giannini, Luigi De Gennaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Brain Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/10/6/327