Can caffeine make up for a lack of sleep?

Caffeine can certainly mask the effects of sleep deprivation by waking you up, but you still need real sleep to refresh your mind and body. In this video, sleep expert Michael Breus, PhD, explains why caffeine cannot make up for a lack of sleep.

Muddled thinking, poor reflexes (don’t get behind the wheel!), memory problems—and that’s the short list.

You probably knew about the effects of having caffeine late in the day. But what about these other causes of sleeplessness?

Your body may not work as well as it used to, but you can take steps to support good health.

Strategies to promote communication among the different healthcare providers you need to work with when managing GSD1a.

Put these practices into place and you could lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.