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Nicola Appleton

This is why doctors drink coffee before taking a power nap

A woman takes a coffee nap in her bed.

Love coffee and napping? Then you'll love a coffee nap. Caffeine and quality sleep don’t often go hand in hand, but doctors, athletes and overtired students have long lauded the benefits of drinking coffee before taking a daytime nap. 

According to Dr. Myro Figura, MD, an anesthesiologist at UCLA health, drinking coffee (or another caffeinated drink) immediately before taking a power nap helps you to wake up feeling refreshed and energized. 

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