Study: Why We Get Sleepy
![Study: Why We Get Sleepy](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ASLqzK7q4eWQPYUPxuxVYk-320-80.jpg)
Study finds brain cells called astrocytes fuel the urge to sleep by releasing adenosine.
![](https://images.ctfassets.net/xkgc88uicblq/Ftadg0zaKrYaUIdoSrCNI/917930d1c2d442456f0d9dc267c725a7/Sleepy_After_Coffee_Hero.jpg?w=920&h=556&fl=progressive&q=100&fm=jpg&bg=transparent)
Why Do I Get Sleepy from Drinking Coffee?
![](https://www.apa.org/images/sleep-deprivation-consequences-tile_tcm7-293127.jpg)
More sleep would make us happier, healthier and safer
![](https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/indiatoday/images/story/202002/how_to_stop_falling_asleep_whi.jpeg)
How to stop falling asleep while studying: 17 tips to keep you awake for board exam preparation - India Today
![](https://sleep.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a0cea9a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1200x675+0+91/resize/1200x675!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmattress-firm-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F4c%2Fad%2F93fe62d24faba0383995ee69018b%2Fman-sleeping-lunch.png)
Why Do I Get Tired After Eating? Foods to Avoid
![](https://img.jagranjosh.com/imported/images/E/Articles/tips_to_avoid_sleep.jpeg)
10 Most Effective Tips for Students to Avoid Sleep While Studying
![](https://amerisleep.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Six_Reasons_Coffee_Can_Make_You_Sleepy-01-1024x683.jpg)
Six Reasons Coffee Can Make You Sleepy - Amerisleep
![](https://news.mit.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_article__image_gallery/public/images/201910/MIT-Sleepy-Students_0.jpg?itok=9j8rdX-C)
Study: Better sleep habits lead to better college grades, MIT News
![](https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2021/05/04/gettyimages-1257996355_wide-350f2de5f7c45a45bb8154ff0335720bdca052eb.jpg)
Why We Feel Exhausted And Irritable And Lack Focus During The Pandemic : Shots - Health News : NPR
![](https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/sites/nihNIH/files/styles/featured_media_breakpoint-large/public/2013/April/illustration-sleeping-woman.jpg?itok=xcDAuCLz)
Sleep On It NIH News in Health
![](https://i0.wp.com/post.healthline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/student_reading-1296x728-header.jpg?w=1155&h=1528)
How to Avoid Sleepiness While Studying: 9 Ways to Stay Awake
![](https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2332/2019/04/druheadshot-396x425.png)
Why do we get sleepy when we study?, Ask Dr. Universe
![](https://300hours.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/how-to-focus-when-studying-even-when-you-are-tired.png)
How To Focus When Studying, Even When You're Tired - 300Hours