• 13:24 - 15:07
Sleep, Testosterone and Dopamine: Why Men Are Tired And Unmotivated
Prefrontal Cortex Function, Decision Making and Cravings
The prefrontal cortex, responsible for logic and emotional control, shuts down when exhausted, forcing the brain to operate from its reactive centers. This state leads to poor decision-making, including reaching for alcohol, caffeine, or junk food to create artificial energy spikes. Cognitive fatigue is identified as the primary reason men quit new habits or relapse into old, negative behaviors.