Alaska Sleep Education Center

Is caffeine affecting your sleep?

Caffeine is the most popular drug in the world, and is found in many different plants and is commonly found in many different drinks and medicines; so we likely consume caffeine on a daily basis – and aren’t even aware of it. Caffeine is amazing if you need that boost of energy to help you kick start your morning. There are  many health benefits of this beverage; but can it affect you negatively?

Too much caffeine can:

  • While Caffeine is a wonderful thing to have, it is important to moderate the amount of caffeine consumed in a day to ensure that you get the sleep you need. cause insomnia
  • cause headaches or dizziness
  • cause irritability
  • cause anxiety
  • cause you to be jittery
  • cause sleep disturbances 
  • reduce fine motor skills and coordination
  • keep you up at night, causing you to be tired the next morning
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Brent Fisher, MBA, FACHE, FACMPE
President and Chief Executive Officer

“Alaska Sleep Clinic has a history of providing the most comprehensive sleep medicine services in the state of Alaska. Its potential has only begun. I am here to take these high-quality, comprehensive services to all Alaskans.”

Experience

Brent Fisher has held leadership positions spanning a wide variety of complex and start-up organizations: manufacturing (pharmaceutical & medical device), software development, hospitals (academic and community), medical groups, consulting, hospice, military, engineered devices, engineered plastics, and private equity.

Publications and Organizations

His writings have been published in various magazines, trade journals, and medical journals, including the Physician Executive Journal, Healthcare Executive, Modern Healthcare, Group Practice Journal, New England Journal of Medicine, and Journal of Healthcare Management (Best Article Award).

He has served on the Board of Directors of professional associations, civic organizations, and businesses.

Hobbies and Activities

Brent enjoys being with his family, serving in the community, hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting.