How To Get A Higher Quality Sleep At Night

Don't Drink Caffeine After 4 PM

Most individuals know consuming caffeinated foods and beverages before bed can cause them trouble falling asleep but what most don’t realize is caffeine can actually negatively impact their sleep quality up to ten to twelve hours after consuming it! Caffeine negatively affects sleep quality by way of lengthening the second phase of your body’s sleep cycle where your brain starts repairing itself and making sense of the previous day. In doing this, phases three and four are shortened, which is where dreaming and REM sleep occur, and is why you’ll likely feel less rested even after a full eight hours of sleep. Caffeine, as most know, is a stimulant. It works great when you need a little more pep and want to feel more awake, but if you have some too close to bedtime, you’ll find you either can’t fall asleep or the sleep you are getting is not restful. It is commonly recommended to avoid drinking caffeine after 4 PM, though it's best to avoid it at least eight hours before heading to bed.

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