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Sleep deprivation has noticeable effects on facial appearance that may have social consequences
September 4, 2013 by NewsBot
A new study finds that sleep deprivation affects facial features such as the eyes, mouth and skin, and these features function as cues of sleep loss to other people. Results show that the faces of sleep-deprived individuals were perceived as having more hanging eyelids, redder eyes, more swollen eyes and darker circles under the eyes...