After a rough night of little to no sleep, the obvious concern is getting through tomorrow: another coffee, a slower morning, perhaps an early bedtime. But sleep is an active biological process. While people are asleep, the body helps regulate circulation, metabolism and immune function, so daytime fatigue is only part of the story.
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