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Matt Walker explores the dual nature of coffee as both a health benefit and a potential disruptor of sleep.

Matt Walker investigates the "coffee paradox," revealing how your morning ritual acts as both a health ally and a silent sleep disruptor. While coffee provides life-extending antioxidants linked to lower risks of heart disease and Alzheimer’s, its caffeine masks adenosine - the brain's signal for sleep pressure. Startling research shows that caffeine consumed even six hours before bed can strip away an hour of sleep, often without the sleeper ever realizing their sleep quality has been compro...

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