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Coffee Naps: Boost Energy by Sleeping After Coffee

  Coffee Naps: Boost Energy by Sleeping After Coffee ☕😴 When you think of coffee, you think of staying awake. When you think of naps, you think of sleeping. So how can drinking coffee before sleeping make you more alert? It sounds strange, but science says “coffee naps” — a short nap right after drinking coffee — can actually boost your energy more than coffee or napping alone . Let’s explore how it works, why it’s effective, and how you can try it yourself. 1️⃣ What Is a Coffee Nap? A coffee nap is simple: Drink a cup of coffee quickly. Take a short nap (about 15–20 minutes). Wake up feeling more alert than usual. The trick works because of how caffeine and adenosine interact in your brain. 2️⃣ The Science Behind It Your brain naturally produces a chemical called adenosine . The more adenosine builds up, the sleepier you feel. Caffeine works by blocking adenosine receptors in the brain, making you feel alert. Sleep naturally clears adenosine from...