FeaturedNeurosciencePsychologyVisual Neuroscience·March 29, 2019·3 min readCaffeine on the mind? Just seeing reminders of coffee can stimulate our brainExposure to subtle cues associated with coffee influence arousal and alertness.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·May 10, 2019·3 min readA cup of Joe and you’re good to go! Under 6 a day and you’re A-OKDrinking more than six cups of coffee per day is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 14, 2019·4 min readCoffee addicts really do wake up and smell the coffeePeople 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 3, 2019·3 min readDrinking up to 25 cups of coffee a day not as bad for heart health as thoughtContrary 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
Neuroscience·June 7, 2019·4 min readAlgorithm 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 24, 2019·4 min readCould 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
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 18, 2019·4 min readDaily 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 6, 2019·5 min readSleep 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
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·August 8, 2019·4 min readToo 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·December 4, 2019·4 min readCoffee, 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 13, 2020·2 min readUsing caffeine as a tool to study information processingStudy reveals caffeine may be a useful tool to study information and cognitive processing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 19, 2020·3 min readExercise 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
