alertness
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Because the locus coeruleus helps regulate attention, alertness, and cognitive function, growth hormone's influence on this region suggests it could also play a role in how effectively the brain functions after waking.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
Using the bathroom and ordering from a menu are tasks that require all his alertness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
In a small study on people with insomnia, when they were given a false negative sleep score, those individuals reported sleepiness and fatigue, as well as lower levels of alertness and clear thinking.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
“She is eating on her own, her energy and alertness have noticeably improved, and she has become much more feisty during feedings.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
HUNTER’S EYE When I was alone, and could hear Angelo’s footsteps no more, I fell into that state of extreme alertness I described earlier.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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