Tossing and turning at night?
You might need to ditch your afternoon coffee.
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Key Takeaways
Tired of counting sheep when you climb into bed at night?
Read on to find out why it may be a good habit to ditch.
The pattern repeats and it can become a vicious cycle that is hard to escape.

Part of it has to do with caffeines effects on our brain chemistry.
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