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A caffeine curfew
Last caffeine by early afternoon. Often the fastest fix for both the 3pm crash and a restless night.
About 1 minutes
Daily
How to do it
- 1Set your last coffee or strong tea for eight to ten hours before bed.
- 2Swap the later one for decaf or a herbal infusion.
- 3Give it two weeks before judging it.
What the evidence says
Caffeine's half-life means an afternoon coffee is still measurably present at bedtime for many people. Sensitivity varies a lot.
Be careful if
- •Cut down gradually if you drink a lot — abrupt withdrawal can bring headaches.
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