New study sheds light on the double-edged sword of caffeine and its impact on sleep-deprived individuals
Researchers discovered that while a single dose of caffeine can improve attention in sleep-deprived individuals, regular high consumption of caffeine leads to diminished attentional performance, as well as alterations in brain activity.
New research raises questions about caffeine’s impact on brain plasticity
Chronic caffeine use may reduce brain plasticity, key to learning and memory, according to a study. This contrasts with expectations of caffeine enhancing cognitive abilities.
Moderate coffee and tea intake linked to lower risk of cognitive decline
Drinking moderate amounts of coffee or tea can decrease the risk of cognitive disorders such as dementia, according to a recent study published in Nutrition Reviews.
Caffeine intake may benefit Asians with high-risk Parkinson’s gene variants, study suggests
Regular consumption of tea and coffee containing caffeine could lower the risk of Parkinson's disease in Asians with specific LRRK2 gene variants. This finding, from a study involving 4,488 participants, points to potential preventative strategies for at-risk populations.
Caffeine can compromise working memory function and lead to changes in brain activity patterns
Recent research in Scientific Reports suggests that daily caffeine intake might impair rather than improve working memory. While previous studies highlighted caffeine's acute benefits for attention and alertness, this research focused on the long-term effects of sustained caffeine consumption on...
