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·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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·July 21, 2022·5 min read

Grab a Coffee Before Shopping? You May Want to Think Twice

Consuming a caffeinated drink before shopping was associated with purchasing more items and more time spent in the store.

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·October 4, 2016·4 min read

Caffeine Could Help Ward Off Dementia In Women

According to a new study, higher caffeine intake in women is associated with a reduced risk of developing dementia or cognitive impairment.

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·February 16, 2021·4 min read

Regular Caffeine Consumption Affects Brain Structure

Frequent caffeine consumption reduces gray matter volume in areas of the right medial temporal lobe, including the hippocampus. Ten days of "caffeine abstinence" helps regenerate gray matter.

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·July 18, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·July 19, 2017·7 min read

Drinking Coffee Could Lead to a Longer Life

Researchers report people who drink at least one cup of coffee a day are at a 12% reduced risk of dying from cancer, stroke and heart disease as those who did not partake in a daily cup of Joe. Lower mortality rates were present regardless of whether people drank fully caffeinated coffee or decaf, suggesting the association with longevity is not tied to caffeine.

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·August 31, 2016·3 min read

Caffeine May Counteract Age Related Cognitive Deficits: Rat Study

A new study describes the mechanism by which caffeine can counteract cognitive deficits associated with aging in rats.

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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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·January 19, 2020·3 min read

Exercise boosts memory like caffeine

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.

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·November 20, 2015·3 min read

Moderate Caffeine Consumption During Pregnancy Doesn’t Harm Baby’s IQ

Prenatal caffeine consumption does not reduce IQ or increase behavioral problems in the offspring, researchers report.

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·March 6, 2020·4 min read

The complex biology behind your love (or hatred) of coffee

Your 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.

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·November 15, 2018·3 min read

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.

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