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"textContent": "STORY AT-A-GLANCE Your brain uses a dedicated neural circuit to keep you more alert the first night in a new environment, which explains why you experience lighter, fragmented sleep even when you feel exhausted Specific neurons release a chemical messenger that signals other brain regions to maintain wakefulness until your surroundings are judged safe, meaning […]",
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