Did you know Drinking too much 'affects memory and brain function'
August 19th 2009 21:37
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From: Telegraph. co. uk
Many people do not realise that excessive drinking can ruin their sleep, affecting memory and brain function, experts have warned.
Some even believe that alcohol helps them to sleep more easily, research suggests.
More than half, 58 per cent, of almost 2,000 people surveyed by YouGov, the polling company, did not realise that drinking above the recommended daily limits could cause sleep problems.
Almost half, 45 per cent, admitted to feeling tired the day after, but many did not realise their alcohol intake was interfering with a normal night’s sleep.
Research has shown that alcohol disrupts ‘REM’ (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, important for the creation of memories.
Dr Barry Gibb, a neuroscientist and author of the Rough Guide to the Brain, also warned that dehydration caused by drinking can place the brain under stress.
The warning comes as part of the Government’s Know Your Limits campaign, designed to highlight the dangers of excessive drinking.
Chris Sorek, chief executive of Drinkaware, said: “Some people are wrongly under the illusion that a heavy night’s drinking will mean a good night’s sleep.
"People should be aware that alcohol affects quality of sleep – which can make the ‘morning after’ feeling even more unbearable because of tiredness."
link to the article from Telegraph.co.UK
Quite a turnaround, isn't it?
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