Health Tip: Get the Facts on Alcohol and Sleep

A glass of wine may initially help you drift off to sleep, but it’s hardly a prescription for a quality night of rest.

Here’s how alcohol can interfere with sleep, according to the National Sleep Foundation:

Alcohol’s iniitial sedating effects wear off, which could make you more restless and likely to waken.
Alcohol interferes with REM sleep, which could affect memory and concentration.
Women are more likely than men to have poor sleep after drinking alcohol.

Source: HealthDay