The Human Mind Isn't Meant to Be Awake Past Midnight, Scientists Warn
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A study suggests that the human mind is not meant to be awake past midnight, with potential negative effects on health; the discussion is limited but encourages consideration of sleep habits.
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If you're normally a daywalker and occasionally pull an all-nighter, sure I could see there might be some impact on your mental state. But once you flip the script, I don't see any reason for prolonged effect on your mental capacity. At least not in my experience.