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·August 28, 2020·3 min read

A Coffee and Catnap Keep You Sharp on the Nightshift

Consuming coffee immediately before taking a nap can help reduce sleep inertia in night shift workers who can take a brief nap on the job.

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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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·March 22, 2021·4 min read

A Strong Coffee Half an Hour Before Exercising Increases Fat-Burning

Drinking a cup of strong coffee an hour before exercise, especially in the afternoon, increases fat-burning.

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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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·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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·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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·August 1, 2012·2 min read

Caffeine May Ease Parkinson’s Symptoms

Caffeine, which is widely consumed around the world in coffee, tea and soft drinks, may help control movement in people suffering from Parkinson's.

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·March 29, 2019·3 min read

Caffeine on the mind? Just seeing reminders of coffee can stimulate our brain

Exposure to subtle cues associated with coffee influence arousal and alertness.

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·August 24, 2017·3 min read

Caffeine Tempers Taste, Triggering Temptation for Sweets

Researchers report caffeinated drinks reduce our ability to taste just how sweet something is. Ironically, this makes us crave sweet tastes more.

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·January 23, 2023·5 min read

Chicory, Surrogate and Roasted Coffee Provide New Insights Into Mechanisms of Taste Perception

The bitter compounds of chicory exhibit a receptor activation profile that overlaps with roasted coffee compounds, resulting in a similar taste profile. However, the impact on three taste receptors differs between the substances.

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·May 14, 2019·4 min read

Coffee addicts really do wake up and smell the coffee

People 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.

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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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