Alcohol to sleep better? Not a good idea, says an expert

REM or rapid eye movement sleep is the fourth or last stage of the different stages of sleep, associated with dreaming and brain development.

BySouth First Desk

Published Aug 11, 2024 | 2:00 PMUpdatedAug 11, 2024 | 2:00 PM

Alcohol to sleep better? Not a good idea, says an expert

There’s a common belief that having a drink when you’re exhausted relaxes you and helps you sleep better. During the inaugural Dakshin Healthcare Summit in Hyderabad, Dr Manvir Bhatia, director and founder of the Neurology and Sleep Centre in New Delhi, pointed out that the truth is actually quite the opposite of this popular belief.

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