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.
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.
A new study confirms the impact some foods and drinks can have in triggering migraines.
Caffeine supplementation reduces sprint time in a 100-meter dash, a new study reports.
Researchers have discovered 24 compounds, including caffeine, that have the potential to boost NMNAT2, an enzyme shown to help protect against dementia.
Drinking up to three cups of coffee a day can help decrease the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease, researchers report.
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.
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.
Consuming a caffeinated drink before shopping was associated with purchasing more items and more time spent in the store.
Exposure to subtle cues associated with coffee influence arousal and alertness.
Xanthine, a purine metabolite found in caffeinated products such as coffee and tea, and in chocolate, appears to play a role in TH17 cell differentiation in the gut. The findings may lead to a better understanding of gut health and shed new light on the development of inflammatory disorders such as IBD.
Researchers report caffeinated drinks reduce our ability to taste just how sweet something is. Ironically, this makes us crave sweet tastes more.
