Timing of coffee consumption may affect longevity, researchers say
A large study suggests that when you drink your coffee—especially in the morning—may matter more for your health than how much you drink.
Caffeine may help rugby players sustain activity and agility in multi-day tournaments
Caffeine may help rugby sevens players sustain effort and agility in tournament play, according to new research.
Coffee does not significantly impact balance or physical function in older adults
A new study finds drinking caffeinated coffee slightly changes how older adults maintain balance but does not significantly affect stability or physical function. A strong cup of coffee is unlikely to increase fall risk.
Caffeine and cognition: New study reveals genetic differences in mental performance
Slow caffeine metabolizers excel in emotion recognition with high caffeine intake, while fast metabolizers perform better in executive function tasks with moderate caffeine consumption.
Unsweetened coffee associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, study finds
Consuming unsweetened caffeinated coffee is linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and related mortality, while sweetened or artificially sweetened coffee showed no such benefits.
High-dose caffeine improves reaction time but increases nervousness
A Spanish study found that 6 mg/kg of caffeine improved reaction time but caused nervousness and increased energy, while 3 mg/kg had no effect.
Caffeine can disrupt your sleep — even when consumed 12 hours before bed
A new study has found that a 400 mg caffeine dose disrupts sleep up to 12 hours before bedtime, yet many people fail to notice these disruptions, especially when consumed earlier in the day.
Caffeine’s impact on brain’s mesolimbic dopaminergic pathway could reduce alcohol’s addictive effects
Researchers found that caffeine blocks alcohol’s ability to increase dopamine in brain reward areas, potentially reducing alcohol's rewarding effects. This suggests caffeine could play a role in preventing or treating alcohol addiction.
Moderate coffee consumption during pregnancy unlikely to cause ADHD in children
Research found no causal link between moderate coffee intake during pregnancy and children’s neurodevelopmental issues, supporting guidelines that low to moderate caffeine consumption (under 200mg daily) is safe for expectant mothers and their babies.
Polyphenols from coffee ameliorate cognitive deficits caused by stress
Adding coffee polyphenols to the diets of male mice exposed to early-life stress improved cognitive function and increased microglia survival, suggesting a potential nutritional intervention for mitigating stress-induced cognitive deficits.
Caffeine exacerbates brain changes caused by sleep loss, study suggests
Caffeine may worsen brain grey matter loss during sleep deprivation, potentially hindering recovery and exacerbating the negative effects of chronic sleep restriction, new research reveals.
Genetic differences found to influence coffee drinking behaviors
A new study has found that coffee consumption is heritable, with specific genes influencing how much coffee people drink and its association with other substance use behaviors.
Creatine nitrate and caffeine combo boost cognitive performance, study finds
A recent study found that a combination of creatine nitrate and caffeine significantly improves cognitive function in resistance-trained males.
Coffee might have protective effects against Parkinson’s disease, according to new research
Coffee drinkers have a significantly lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, with the highest consumers nearly 40% less likely to develop the condition compared to non-drinkers.
Caffeine use prevents stress-induced impairment of spatial memory
A study has found that adding caffeine to the drinking water of rats exposed to social isolation stress can protect them from developing memory impairments.
