15 Surprising Things That Drain Your Energy

Too much caffeine

That afternoon cup of coffee can disrupt your sleep cycle: Researchers at Michigan’s Henry Ford Hospital’s Sleep Disorders & Research Center and Wayne State College of Medicine found that consuming caffeine even six hours before bedtime can reduce how long a person sleeps—and the quality of their sleep. Psychology Today advises drinking your caffeine early in the morning, then tapering off by 2 p.m. After that, no caffeine for you. Check out these 31 caffeine-free ways to boost your energy.

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