When we do not get enough restful sleep, various parts of the body can suffer. Over time, diseases accumulate and progress, negatively affecting a person’s life. One of the direct consequences of such a state is accidents, which are most likely to occur among factory workers and drivers.
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- Don’t drink coffee right away in the morning.
It turns out that drinking coffee immediately after waking up is a bad idea. The body needs at least an hour after waking to start functioning properly. Research shows that during this time, the body produces’ cortisol, which helps you wake up. Caffeine interferes with this natural process and blocks cortisol production, often referred to as the “stress hormone.” As a result, it takes much longer to restore your rhythm after sleep and you find it harder to get into a working mindset.
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Myoclonic jerks occur involuntarily and can vary in intensity. If you have ever suddenly woken up from unexpected jerky movements of your body, those were likely hypnagogic twitches. However, such movements don’t always lead to awakening. Here are the main reasons why the body might jerk while falling asleep:
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