In a new study, researchers induced mild, acute sleep deprivation in mice and then examined their behaviors and brain activity. Not only did dopamine release increase during the acute sleep loss period, synaptic plasticity also was enhanced — literally rewiring the brain to maintain the bubbly mood for the next few days.
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    4•1 year ago

    We always called it “exam stoned.”

    Note to the youths: This beneficial effect goes away once you hit about 35.