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FeaturedNeuroscience·May 13, 2020Excess coffee consumption a culprit for poor healthToo much coffee consumption can increase the risk of osteoarthritis, arthropathy, and obesity, a new study reports. Researchers say drinking more than six cups of coffee a day can increase the risk of ill health. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 6, 2020The complex biology behind your love (or hatred) of coffeeYour love, or hatred, of coffee might be down to your genes. Between 36% and 58% of coffee intake is genetically determined. Findings reveal coffee intake is affected by a positive feedback loop between genetics and the environment. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 5, 2020Caffeine boosts problem-solving abilities, but not creativity200mg of caffeine, the equivalent of a strong cup of coffee, helps boost problem solving skills, but has no effect on creative thinking. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·January 20, 2020How coffee affects the brain, body, and healthFrom 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 19, 2020Exercise boosts memory like caffeineShort 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 13, 2020Using caffeine as a tool to study information processingStudy reveals caffeine may be a useful tool to study information and cognitive processing. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 4, 2019Coffee, nicotine and amphetamines activate ‘hot spots’ in the fetal brainEpisodic exposure to nicotine, caffeine, and amphetamines triggers malfunctions in the fetal brain, specifically affecting the development of the indusium griseum. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 8, 2019Too much coffee raises the odds of triggering a migraine headacheDrinking three or more cups of coffee a day can trigger the onset of a headache for patients with episodic migraines. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 6, 2019Sleep 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
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 18, 2019Daily coffee does not affect cancer riskResearchers 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 24, 2019Could 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
artificial intelligencedeep learningmachine learningNeuroscienceneurotech·June 7, 2019Algorithm provides customized caffeine strategy for alertnessResearchers 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
