What would happen if you didn’t sleep? - Claudia Aguirre
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In the United States, it’s estimated that 30 percent of adults and 66 percent of adolescents are regularly sleep-deprived. This isn’t just a minor inconvenience: staying awake can cause serious bodily harm. Claudia Aguirre shows what happens to your body and brain when you skip sleep.
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Explain how the stimulant caffeine can keep our brain alert.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Claudia Aguirre
- Director Lisa LaBracio
- Animator Josephine Mark
- Composer Carlos Palomares
- Script Editor Emma Bryce
- Narrator Addison Anderson
