"Sleep Deprivation Hinders Decision-Making Abilities"

A study conducted by researchers from the University of Ottawa and the University of Pennsylvania has found that a single night of sleep deprivation significantly impairs decision-making processes by dampening neural responses to outcomes. The study, which involved 56 healthy adults, revealed that sleep loss affects both positive and negative emotional reactions, altering risk perception. These findings highlight the importance of adequate sleep, particularly for professionals in high-stress roles, and suggest the need for specialized training or fatigue risk management in such fields.