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Huma U. Sheikh

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Neurologist; Headache and Vascular Disorders Specialist Instagram.com/headachesnyc
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What Happens to Your Brain Over Time After You Quit Coffee

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By Karen Berger, Huma U. Sheikh
| Verywell Health Verified
Caffeine withdrawal symptoms—including headache and fatigue—can begin within 12 to 24 hours after your last cup of coffee. Symptoms often peak within the first two days and usually improve within about a week. After withdrawal passes, some people notice benefits such as better sleep, less anxiety, and less reliance on caffeine. If you're a regular coffee drinker, abruptly stopping and cutting out caffeine can trigger temporary withdrawal symptoms.
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Huma Sheikh, MD

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By Huma U. Sheikh
| Verywell Mind
Member of the Verywell Mind Medical Expert Board Board-certified neurologist affiliated with Mount Sinai of New York Co-founded the Migraine and Vascular Section for the American Headache Society Private practice owner, specializing in migraine and stroke I’m thrilled to be involved with Verywell and contribute my expertise to the mission of bringing accurate and up to date information to the public.
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Somatic Nervous System: Definition, Functions, and Examples

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By Kendra Cherry Verified, Huma U. Sheikh
| Verywell Mind
PASIEKA / Brand X Pictures / Getty Images The somatic nervous system controls your body's movements and processes sensations like touch and taste. Cranial nerves from the brain and spinal nerves from the spine are part of the somatic nervous system. This system includes sensory neurons that send signals to the brain and motor neurons that control muscles. Whenever you decide to take a step, smile, or wave a hand, your body relies on a network of nerves to carry out these complex actions.
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