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·September 27, 2017·2 min read

That Cup of Coffee May Not Relieve Parkinson’s Symptoms

According to a new Neurology study, caffeine may not have the beneficial effects for Parkinson's symptoms as previously reported.

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·January 4, 2018·3 min read

Caffeine Level in Blood May Help Diagnose Parkinson’s

A new study to be released in Neurology identifies caffeine levels in the blood as a potential biomarker for Parkinson's disease, Researchers discovered people with Parkinson's had lower levels of caffeine in their blood than people without the disease, even if they had consumed the same amount of caffeine.

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·March 12, 2018·7 min read

Hallucinations, Full Moons and Coffee? Debunking Common Sleep Myths

Researchers provide some revealing facts about sleep and debunk myths about sleep problems.

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·March 16, 2018·4 min read

The Coffee Cannabis Connection

Researchers reveal drinking four to eight cups of coffee a day decreases neurotransmitters related to the endocannabinoid system. The study also reports caffeine increases metabolites in the androsteriod system.

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·April 3, 2018·5 min read

Long Term Caffeine Use Worsens Alzheimer’s Symptoms

A new study reports caffeine may worsen neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease. Caffeine, researchers report, exacerbates neophobia, anxiety and cognitive flexibility in mouse models of the disease.

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·June 4, 2018·4 min read

New Algorithm Determines Ideal Caffeine Dosage and Timing For Alertness

Researchers have developed a new algorithm that can determine the ideal time to consume, and correct dosage of caffeine that can maximize alertness under sleep loss conditions.

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·June 5, 2018·4 min read

Coffee Helps Teams Work Together

Caffeine has surprising effects when it comes to team work, researchers say. A new study reveals people who drank coffee gave more positive reviews about group task performance and were more on topic than those who drank decaf.

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·June 22, 2018·3 min read

Caffeine From Four Cups of Coffee Protects the Heart With the Help of Mitochondria

A new study reports caffeine concentration, the equivalent of four cups of coffee, can promote the movement of a regulatory protein into mitochondria. This can enhance mitochondrial function and protect heart cells from damage.

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·November 5, 2018·4 min read

Drinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Risks

According to researchers, drinking coffee could reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The study reports dark roasted coffee appears to have better neuroprotective qualities than light roasts.

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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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·December 10, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·December 12, 2018·5 min read

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.

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Caffeine

That Cup of Coffee May Not Relieve Parkinson’s Symptoms

Caffeine Level in Blood May Help Diagnose Parkinson’s

Hallucinations, Full Moons and Coffee? Debunking Common Sleep Myths

The Coffee Cannabis Connection

Long Term Caffeine Use Worsens Alzheimer’s Symptoms

New Algorithm Determines Ideal Caffeine Dosage and Timing For Alertness

Caffeine From Four Cups of Coffee Protects the Heart With the Help of Mitochondria

Drinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Risks

Why We Shouldn’t Like Coffee, But We Do

Two Compounds in Coffee May Team Up to Fight Parkinson’s

Developing Brains of Preterm Babies Benefit From Caffeine Therapy

Jiving into Joy: Dance Sessions Elevate Health and Well-being in 85+ Age Group

New Insights Into Synaptic Pruning During Brain Development

Childhood IQ and Wealth: Uncovering Diverse Financial Paths in Adulthood

Stressed Brains Amplify Comfort Food Cravings

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