Paradoxical sleep deprivation: neurochemical, hormonal and behavioral alterations. Evidence from 30 years of research

Sleep comprises approximately one-third of a person's lifetime, but its impact on health and medical conditions remains partially unrecognized. The prevalence of sleep disorders is increasing in modern societies, with significant repercussions on people's well-being. This article reviews p...

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Main Authors: Sergio Tufik, Monica L. Andersen, Lia R. A. Bittencourt, Marco T. de Mello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Ciências 2009-09-01
Series:Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0001-37652009000300016