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·February 25, 2022·4 min read

‘Maladaptive’ Coping Mechanisms Contribute to Poor Sleep Quality

People who experience sleep problems and attempt to alter their sleep patterns via maladaptive coping mechanisms, such as napping or using sleep aids, may experience worse quality of sleep.

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·August 28, 2020·3 min read

A Coffee and Catnap Keep You Sharp on the Nightshift

Consuming coffee immediately before taking a nap can help reduce sleep inertia in night shift workers who can take a brief nap on the job.

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·May 10, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·March 22, 2021·4 min read

A Strong Coffee Half an Hour Before Exercising Increases Fat-Burning

Drinking a cup of strong coffee an hour before exercise, especially in the afternoon, increases fat-burning.

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·February 28, 2023·4 min read

Adult Smokers With Mental Illness Consume the Most Caffeine in the U.S

Not only do adult smokers with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder consume the most caffeine, but they are also most at risk of adverse health effects.

Neuroscience

·June 7, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·June 28, 2023·5 min read

Beyond Caffeine: How the Coffee Experience Enhances Brain Readiness

Drinking coffee increases alertness and prepares people to switch from rest to task mode more so than just consuming caffeine. Researchers found coffee drinking decreased the connectivity of the brain's default mode network - involved in introspection - indicating readiness to move on to tasks.

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·February 8, 2021·4 min read

Brain Changed by Caffeine In Utero

A new study links caffeine consumption during pregnancy to changes in important brain pathways that help regulate behavior in children.

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·December 10, 2015·7 min read

Brain Function And Gene Expression Study Reveals How The Brain Knows When It’s Running Low on Caffeine

Researcher studies his own brain and reveals new relations between brain and body.

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·May 8, 2017·6 min read

Caffeine and More Sleep Help Improve Chronic Pain

Researchers report getting more sleep, and for those who can't sleep, increasing caffeine uptake, can help relieve chronic pain better than standard pain killers.

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·September 30, 2016·4 min read

Caffeine Based Compounds Show Promise Against Parkinson’s

Researchers have developed two caffeine based compounds that show promise in the fight against Parkinson's disease.

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·March 7, 2017·4 min read

Caffeine Boosts Enzyme That Could Protect Against Dementia

Researchers have discovered 24 compounds, including caffeine, that have the potential to boost NMNAT2, an enzyme shown to help protect against dementia.

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Caffeine

‘Maladaptive’ Coping Mechanisms Contribute to Poor Sleep Quality

A Coffee and Catnap Keep You Sharp on the Nightshift

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

A Strong Coffee Half an Hour Before Exercising Increases Fat-Burning

Adult Smokers With Mental Illness Consume the Most Caffeine in the U.S

Algorithm provides customized caffeine strategy for alertness

Beyond Caffeine: How the Coffee Experience Enhances Brain Readiness

Brain Changed by Caffeine In Utero

Brain Function And Gene Expression Study Reveals How The Brain Knows When It’s Running Low on Caffeine

Caffeine and More Sleep Help Improve Chronic Pain

Caffeine Based Compounds Show Promise Against Parkinson’s

Caffeine Boosts Enzyme That Could Protect Against Dementia

The Vegetarian Code: Your Genes Might Dictate Your Diet

Graphene Oxide Nanoflakes May Be A Potential Ally Against Alzheimer’s

Savoring Bytes: New AI Understands Our Tasty Desires

Single Protein Rewires the Brain to Adapt to Motherhood

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