Coffee, cocktails, and the surprising link to bad sleep. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Hi There, When you drink alcohol before bed, it may feel like it's helping you sleep because your body might fall asleep faster. But drinking alcohol in the hours before falling asleep makes it harder to stay asleep.
Why? Because alcohol disrupts your REM cycles. It increases overnight awakenings and can lead to restless, unrefreshing sleep.
Even if you feel like you "slept hard," you're more likely to wake up tired and groggy or feel drained the next day.
The bottom line? Alcohol can (and does) interfere with the stages of sleep that help you feel restored.
So, before your next sip, uncover how alcohol impacts your brain and body and how to wake up feeling your best! | | | | |
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Even if you fall asleep easily, caffeine could still be stealing your deep rest.
When you can drink coffee at 4 pm and still fall asleep by 11, it's easy to believe that drinking coffee later in the day isn't a problem.
But even if you can fall asleep, your body misses out on the deep, restorative rest it needs.
That's because caffeine can linger in your system for up to 10 hours, subtly disrupting sleep depth and increasing overnight wakeups.
That doesn't mean you have to quit caffeine altogether!
For most of us, coffee is a non-negotiable. But a few simple timing tweaks and smarter swaps can help you enjoy it without sacrificing sleep. | | Small changes can make a big difference in how you sleep. Whether it's when you sip your coffee or how you approach alcohol, simple shifts can help you wake up feeling more restored, energized, and ready for your day. | | | | |
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