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Acute Effects of Sleep Extension on Fatigue, Inhibitory Control, Short-Term Vigilance and Neuromuscular Function in Youth Elite Ice Hockey Players: A Randomised Crossover Trial.
Journal of sleep research·August 1, 2026·PMID 41431161
Why it mattersThis study provides direct evidence that a single night of extended sleep can acutely reduce fatigue and enhance complex cognitive performance in young athletes, which is relevant for optimizing training and competition readiness.
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