YOU’D be forgiven for thinking that energy drinks help keep your eyes open. But new research suggests they are messing with our sleep. 4 We reveal easy tips to help you stay alert without energy drinks Credit: Getty A study found that 18 to 35-year-olds who guzzle them daily kip for around 30 minutes less than those who drink them occasionally or not at all.
The more a person drank, the fewer hours of sleep they had. Kirsten Jones has a few easy tips to help you stay alert without energy drinks – and you won’t be up at night. Massage your ears OUR lug holes are not just for listening.
According to boffins, ears are full of pressure points that boost blood flow and put off the need to nap. Using your finger and thumb, rub gently back and forth down the edge of each ear. The rubbing motion wakes up nerve endings and brings increased blood to your head, making you feel more alert.
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