
“Without sleep, however, the strong coupling between these two brain regions is lost. We cannot rein in our atavistic impulses—too much emotional gas pedal (amygdala) and not enough regulatory brake (prefrontal cortex).”
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Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
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