Too much coffee raises the odds of triggering a migraine headache
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?
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...
Daily coffee does not affect cancer risk
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...
Could coffee be the secret to fighting obesity?
Caffeine can promote brown adipose tissue function and improve thermogenesis, helping to burn fat more efficiently. ... Read More...
Algorithm provides customized caffeine strategy for alertness
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...
Drinking up to 25 cups of coffee a day not as bad for heart health as thought
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...
Coffee addicts really do wake up and smell the coffee
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...
A cup of Joe and you’re good to go! Under 6 a day and you’re A-OK
Drinking more than six cups of coffee per day is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. ... Read More...
Caffeine on the mind? Just seeing reminders of coffee can stimulate our brain
Exposure to subtle cues associated with coffee influence arousal and alertness. ... Read More...
Developing Brains of Preterm Babies Benefit From Caffeine Therapy
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...
Two Compounds in Coffee May Team Up to Fight Parkinson’s
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...
Why We Shouldn’t Like Coffee, But We Do
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...