FeaturedNeuroscience·August 28, 2020·3 min readA Coffee and Catnap Keep You Sharp on the NightshiftConsuming coffee immediately before taking a nap can help reduce sleep inertia in night shift workers who can take a brief nap on the job.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 14, 2020·3 min readCoffee linked to lower body fat in womenWomen aged between 20-44 who drank two to three cups of coffee a day had 3.4% lower adiposity than those who did not consume coffee. Older women who drank four cups per day had an adiposity level 4.1% lower. Overall, total body fat percentage was 2.8% lower in women of all ages who drank two to three cups of coffee a day.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 13, 2020·4 min readExcess coffee consumption a culprit for poor healthToo much coffee consumption can increase the risk of osteoarthritis, arthropathy, and obesity, a new study reports. Researchers say drinking more than six cups of coffee a day can increase the risk of ill health.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 21, 2020·3 min readCoffee changes our sense of tasteDrinking coffee makes your taste buds more sensitive to sweetness, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 6, 2020·4 min readThe complex biology behind your love (or hatred) of coffeeYour love, or hatred, of coffee might be down to your genes. Between 36% and 58% of coffee intake is genetically determined. Findings reveal coffee intake is affected by a positive feedback loop between genetics and the environment.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·January 20, 2020·4 min readHow coffee affects the brain, body, and healthFrom helping to protect against certain cancers and neurodegenerative diseases to causing anxiety and insomnia, researchers investigate how coffee affects the brain, body, and overall health.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
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
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
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
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
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