The alerting effects of caffeine, bright light and face washing after a short daytime nap
Clinical NeurophysiologyPublished 16 September 2003
Mitsuo Hayashi, Akiko Masuda, Tadao Hori
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The effects of a short nap against mid-afternoon sleepiness could be enhanced by combining caffeine intake, exposure to bright light, or face washing.
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The present study would provide effective countermeasures against mid-afternoon sleepiness and sleepiness related accidents.
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