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Coffee addicts really do wake up and smell the coffee

Neuroscience NewsMay 14, 2019

People who consume coffee regularly have enhanced sensitivity to odors associated with caffeine. Those who drink more than 4 cups a day can identify the smell of coffee faster, and at weaker concentrations than those who drink less daily. ... Read More...

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A cup of Joe and you’re good to go! Under 6 a day and you’re A-OK

Neuroscience NewsMay 10, 2019

Drinking more than six cups of coffee per day is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. ... Read More...

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Caffeine on the mind? Just seeing reminders of coffee can stimulate our brain

Neuroscience NewsMarch 29, 2019

Exposure to subtle cues associated with coffee influence arousal and alertness. ... Read More...

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Developing Brains of Preterm Babies Benefit From Caffeine Therapy

Neuroscience NewsDecember 12, 2018

A new study reveals caffeine therapy appears to have benefits for healthy brain development in children born prematurely. Researchers report preterm babies given caffeine therapy had better cognitive scores, reduced odds of cerebral palsy and less hearing impairments as toddlers. ... Read More...

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Two Compounds in Coffee May Team Up to Fight Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsDecember 10, 2018

A new study reports caffeine plus another compound found in the waxy coating of coffee beans may help protect the brain against Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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Why We Shouldn’t Like Coffee, But We Do

Neuroscience NewsNovember 15, 2018

Researchers question why many of us are unable to live without our daily cup of coffee. According to a new study, bitter tastes are a natural warning system to protect the body from harmful substances, yet people with heightened ability to detect the bitter taste of coffee learn to associate it with positive things and tend to drink more than those with lower sensitivity. Researchers say this sensitivity is caused by genetic variants. ... Read More...

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Drinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Risks

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

According to researchers, drinking coffee could reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The study reports dark roasted coffee appears to have better neuroprotective qualities than light roasts.... Read More...

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Caffeine From Four Cups of Coffee Protects the Heart With the Help of Mitochondria

Neuroscience NewsJune 22, 2018

A new study reports caffeine concentration, the equivalent of four cups of coffee, can promote the movement of a regulatory protein into mitochondria. This can enhance mitochondrial function and protect heart cells from damage.... Read More...

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Coffee Helps Teams Work Together

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2018

Caffeine has surprising effects when it comes to team work, researchers say. A new study reveals people who drank coffee gave more positive reviews about group task performance and were more on topic than those who drank decaf.... Read More...

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New Algorithm Determines Ideal Caffeine Dosage and Timing For Alertness

Neuroscience NewsJune 4, 2018

Researchers have developed a new algorithm that can determine the ideal time to consume, and correct dosage of caffeine that can maximize alertness under sleep loss conditions.... Read More...

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Long Term Caffeine Use Worsens Alzheimer’s Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsApril 3, 2018

A new study reports caffeine may worsen neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease. Caffeine, researchers report, exacerbates neophobia, anxiety and cognitive flexibility in mouse models of the disease. ... Read More...

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The Coffee Cannabis Connection

Neuroscience NewsMarch 16, 2018

Researchers reveal drinking four to eight cups of coffee a day decreases neurotransmitters related to the endocannabinoid system. The study also reports caffeine increases metabolites in the androsteriod system.... Read More...

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