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How coffee affects the brain, body, and health

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 20, 2020

From helping to protect against certain cancers and neurodegenerative diseases to causing anxiety and insomnia, researchers investigate how coffee affects the brain, body, and overall health.... Read More...

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Exercise boosts memory like caffeine

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 19, 2020

Short bouts of aerobic exercise can improve working memory as much as caffeine can. Additionally, exercise can help curb the negative effects of caffeine withdrawal, such as fatigue, headaches, and bad moods.... Read More...

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Using caffeine as a tool to study information processing

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 13, 2020

Study reveals caffeine may be a useful tool to study information and cognitive processing.... Read More...

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Coffee, nicotine and amphetamines activate ‘hot spots’ in the fetal brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2019

Episodic exposure to nicotine, caffeine, and amphetamines triggers malfunctions in the fetal brain, specifically affecting the development of the indusium griseum.... Read More...

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Too much coffee raises the odds of triggering a migraine headache

Neuroscience NewsAugust 8, 2019

Drinking three or more cups of coffee a day can trigger the onset of a headache for patients with episodic migraines.... Read More...

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Sleep interrupted: What’s keeping us up at night?

Neuroscience NewsAugust 6, 2019

Consuming nicotine and alcohol four hours before bedtime causes worse sleep continuity and sleep disruptions. Surprisingly, researchers found no link between caffeine consumption four hours before sleep and sleep disturbances for most people.... Read More...

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Daily coffee does not affect cancer risk

Neuroscience NewsJuly 18, 2019

Researchers report there is no real relationship between how many cups of coffee you drink per day and an increased risk of developing any particular cancer. They also ruled out a link between coffee intake and dying from the disease. ... Read More...

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Could coffee be the secret to fighting obesity?

Neuroscience NewsJune 24, 2019

Caffeine can promote brown adipose tissue function and improve thermogenesis, helping to burn fat more efficiently. ... Read More...

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Algorithm provides customized caffeine strategy for alertness

Neuroscience NewsJune 7, 2019

Researchers have developed a web-based caffeine optimization tool that helps determine the ideal dosage and timing for a cup of joe, based on the individual. The aim of the algorithm is to help users maximize the effects of alertness without indulging in excessive caffeine consumption.... Read More...

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Drinking up to 25 cups of coffee a day not as bad for heart health as thought

Neuroscience NewsJune 3, 2019

Contrary to popular belief, higher coffee consumption is not associated with an increased risk of arterial stiffness. Drinking up to 25 cups of coffee a day has little impact on heart health.... Read More...

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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

How coffee affects the brain, body, and health

Exercise boosts memory like caffeine

Using caffeine as a tool to study information processing

Coffee, nicotine and amphetamines activate ‘hot spots’ in the fetal brain

Too much coffee raises the odds of triggering a migraine headache

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Daily coffee does not affect cancer risk

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Algorithm provides customized caffeine strategy for alertness

Drinking up to 25 cups of coffee a day not as bad for heart health as thought

Coffee addicts really do wake up and smell the coffee

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