BLUF
New research shows caffeine disrupts deep sleep by overstimulating the brain even when it is at rest. Late night caffeine use may hinder recovery, memory consolidation and cognitive readiness – keys to peak performance during high tempo operational demands.Learning Outcomes
- Understand how caffeine affects brain activity during sleep
- Identify how caffeine suppresses brain waves during non REM sleep, potentially impairing memory consolidation and overnight cognitive recovery
- Asses implications of stimulant usage for combating fatigue during periods of increased operational tempo
