alertness

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And more serious concerns such as a stroke need to be ruled out when dizziness or vertigo is accompanied by severe imbalance, double vision, slurred speech, weakness, numbness, trouble walking or decreased alertness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Researchers considered it a promising option because it can promote alertness for extended periods without significantly disrupting later sleep.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

They do so by irritating the linings of the nose and lungs, triggering a reflex that increases breathing rate and blood flow, fostering alertness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

"This is done only as a precautionary measure, but it is appropriate that we are at a crescent sense of alertness just at the moment for the time being," he said.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

A subtle change came over Will, a kind of silent alertness.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck