Alcohol’s Secret Toll on Your Sleep
The Alcohol-Sleep Myth
How alcohol impacts sleep quality might surprise you—it sedates at first but disrupts rest later. Studies reveal its true cost to your nights.
Sleep Cycle Disruption
Research shows alcohol cuts REM sleep, the restorative phase, leaving you groggy despite hours in bed.
Skipping the Nightcap
Avoid drinks 3 hours before bed to protect REM.
Moderating Intake
One drink early won’t wreck sleep as much.
Tip 1: Cut Off Early
No booze past 7 p.m. for better rest.
Tip 2: Sip Water
Hydrate between drinks to lessen effects.
Waking Up at Night
Alcohol’s diuretic effect and rebound alertness wake you, per sleep science.
Staying Hydrated
Extra water pre-bed counters dehydration.
Tip 3: Pre-Bed H2O
A glass minimizes wake-ups.
Tip 4: Light Drinks
Low-alcohol options disrupt less.
Long-Term Sleep Fixes
Regular drinking builds tolerance, worsening rest—scale back.
Tip 5: Take Breaks
Alcohol-free nights restore cycles.
Tip 6: Swap for Tea
Herbal blends beat the buzz.