
Having too many drinks before bed can prevent you from sleeping well.
A cold beer or glass of wine can seem like the perfect way to relax at the end of the day. Alcohol has a reputation of working as a sedative that can make you feel drowsy, but that doesn’t mean that it’s going to help you sleep. Even if you fall asleep, it disrupts your sleeping patterns, so you’ll find yourself waking up more throughout the night. As alcohol metabolizes in the system, it keeps the body and brain awake. To avoid this problem, it’s best to drink in moderation and don’t have your last drink at least 3 hours before your bedtime. That way, your body can adjust and get most of the alcohol out of your system by the time you’re ready for bed.