Sleeping well

Is drinking alcohol before bed bad for your sleep?

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Have you ever indulged in a nightcap or two before going to bed? It’s widely believed that it can help you to drift off more easily. This concept has been around since the 1700s, but in the modern day, its effects on sleep are now being questioned.

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