By Trudy MeehanIf you feel like “waking up is the hardest thing I do all day” then you’re not alone. The experience has been termed “sleep inertia” and while it’s a normal part of the sleep-wake ...

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You might not remember waking up, but your brain does. That groggy feeling you get right after waking up is called sleep inertia. It’s the transition phase between sleep and full alertness.

“Sleep inertia” is the term for this grogginess, cognitive impairment and pull toward sleep upon waking. It usually resolves within 30 minutes. Sleep inertia can be helpful for getting back to ...

can reduce the impact of sleep inertia but still reap the benefits of a nap, experts say. Sleep inertia is the grogginess and disorientation we experience when we transition from sleep to awake.

While caffeine may help by "reducing sleep inertia", even when these drinks are consumed in the morning, they can still ...

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