Caffeine Alters Brain Activity and Sleep Recovery

TL;DR
Research shows that caffeine transforms the sleeping brain into a hyperactive, complex state resembling peak wakefulness, especially in young adults, potentially disrupting sleep's restorative functions. Younger individuals experience stronger effects due to higher adenosine receptor density, which may impact memory and cellular repair during sleep.
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