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Running on Empty

The best antidote for an afternoon slump is a cold energy drink, right? Not so fast.

You may be so tired that you could fall asleep right here, right now, on your keyboard. But before you pop open another energy drink, read the list of ingredients on the label. Some so-called "energy" drinks are high in sugar and low in caffeine, a combination that, according to research, could actually have you crashing even harder about 70 to 80 minutes later.

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CO_Magnolia
11 of 11 people found this helpful.
4/25/2008 12:38:38 PM

Keeping your body hydrated also helps that rundown feeling. When I start getting tired, I'll feel better about 10 mins after drinking a glass of water. 
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