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·August 17, 2022·3 min read

Coffee and Cigarettes: Research Sheds New Light on Nicotine and Morning Brew

For smokers, the first cigarette of the day is often accompanied by a cup of coffee. Researchers say this may be more than a habit, finding chemical compounds in roasted coffee beans may help quell the effects of morning nicotine cravings.

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·November 9, 2016·6 min read

Study Links Shorter Sleep and Sugar-Sweetened Drink Consumption

A new study links consumption of sugary, caffeinated drinks to shorter sleep duration in adults.

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·July 19, 2023·4 min read

Espresso: More Than Energy Buzz, it’s A Potential Defense Against Alzheimer’s

Recent in vitro research reveals that espresso may offer more than a caffeine jolt. The study indicates that certain compounds in espresso can inhibit tau protein aggregation, a process implicated in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

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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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·September 16, 2015·4 min read

How a Late Night Caffeine Fix Delays the Human Circadian Clock

A new study reports drinking caffeine during the evening delays the internal body clock by 40 minutes.

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·February 4, 2021·2 min read

The Effect of Coffee Through Our Daily Sleep and Wake Cycles

While drinking coffee during the day improves alertness and concentration, especially when a person is sleep-deprived, decreasing consumption six hours prior to sleep diminishes the effects of caffeine on sleep disturbances.

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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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·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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·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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·August 8, 2023·5 min read

Music and Coffee May Boost Brain Power

A recent study reveals that everyday pleasures like music and coffee can significantly enhance cognitive performance. Utilizing groundbreaking brain-monitoring technology, the study examined brain activity during cognitive tests under various stimulants, including music, coffee, and perfume.

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·November 16, 2021·4 min read

Coffee and Tea Drinking May Be Associated With Reduced Rates of Stroke and Dementia

People who drink between 4 - 6 cups of coffee or tea per day have a lower risk of stroke and dementia, researchers report. Drinking coffee alone, or in combination with tea, was associated with lower risk of post-stroke dementia.

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·December 16, 2021·4 min read

Why You Drink Black Coffee: It’s in Your Genes

A taste for black coffee and dark chocolate is possibly a genetic trait, a new study reports. Coffee drinkers who have a genetic variant that reflects faster caffeine metabolism prefer bitter, black coffee. The same genetic variant is found in those who prefer dark chocolate.

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Caffeine

Coffee and Cigarettes: Research Sheds New Light on Nicotine and Morning Brew

Study Links Shorter Sleep and Sugar-Sweetened Drink Consumption

Espresso: More Than Energy Buzz, it’s A Potential Defense Against Alzheimer’s

Brain Changed by Caffeine In Utero

How a Late Night Caffeine Fix Delays the Human Circadian Clock

The Effect of Coffee Through Our Daily Sleep and Wake Cycles

Drinking Coffee Could Lead to a Longer Life

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

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

Music and Coffee May Boost Brain Power

Coffee and Tea Drinking May Be Associated With Reduced Rates of Stroke and Dementia

Why You Drink Black Coffee: It’s in Your Genes

Link Between Childhood Adversity and Muscle Dysmorphia in Youth

How Imagination Fuels Empathy and Prosocial Behavior

Dopamine’s Role in Learning from Rewards and Penalties

Taste-Driven AI Algorithms Enhance Wine Selections

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