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·July 18, 2019·4 min read

Daily coffee does not affect cancer risk

Researchers 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.

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·June 24, 2019·4 min read

Could coffee be the secret to fighting obesity?

Caffeine can promote brown adipose tissue function and improve thermogenesis, helping to burn fat more efficiently.

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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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·June 3, 2019·3 min read

Drinking up to 25 cups of coffee a day not as bad for heart health as thought

Contrary 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.

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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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·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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·May 5, 2019·3 min read

Genes linked to psychoactive properties of beverages may explain why we love coffee, beer and soda

Genes related to the psychoactive properties of sweet and bitter beverages, and not variations in our taste genes, may explain why some people prefer sodas over coffee, and vice-versa.

A cup of coffee is shown with the froth in the shape of a brain.

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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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·December 10, 2018·4 min read

Two Compounds in Coffee May Team Up to Fight Parkinson’s

A new study reports caffeine plus another compound found in the waxy coating of coffee beans may help protect the brain against Parkinson's disease.

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·November 15, 2018·3 min read

Why We Shouldn’t Like Coffee, But We Do

Researchers question why many of us are unable to live without our daily cup of coffee. According to a new study, bitter tastes are a natural warning system to protect the body from harmful substances, yet people with heightened ability to detect the bitter taste of coffee learn to associate it with positive things and tend to drink more than those with lower sensitivity. Researchers say this sensitivity is caused by genetic variants.

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·November 5, 2018·4 min read

Drinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Risks

According to researchers, drinking coffee could reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The study reports dark roasted coffee appears to have better neuroprotective qualities than light roasts.

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·July 17, 2018·3 min read

The Scent of Coffee Appears to Boost Math Performance

Researchers say coffee like scents helped people perform better on analytic task. Additionally, exposure to the scent has a similar effect to drinking coffee, suggesting the coffee scent has a placebo effect.

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