caffeine

We all get that feeling in the middle of the work day. You know the one… It’s after lunch and all of a sudden you get really tired. Our natural inclination is to reach for that midday cup of caffeine, whether it be a shot of espresso, a large cup of coffee, or a coke. ...click here to read more

Some of us may have a cup of coffee in the evening and stay awake all night, while others can fall asleep quite easily right after. New research findings suggest that our response to coffee may be pre-programmed in our genes. Lead author of the study Marilyn Cornelis explained, “Each of us could be potentially ...click here to read more

Caffeine consumption may lower the risk of dementia in older women by 36 percent, according to research findings. Study lead author Ira Driscoll said, “The mounting evidence of caffeine consumption as a potentially protective factor against cognitive impairment is exciting, given that caffeine is also an easily modifiable dietary factor with very few contraindications. What ...click here to read more

A new study has found that daily caffeine consumption does not lead to a racing heart. The new findings challenge current medical thinking, but additional research is still required with regards to heavy caffeine consumption and its effects on the heart. Senior study author Dr. Gregory Marcus said, “Clinical recommendations advising against the regular consumption ...click here to read more

Have you ever been so tired that even coffee didn’t give you a pick-me-up, so you reached for an energy drink instead? It may seem harmless to gulp down an energy drink every now and then, just to get through your day, but new warnings from the American Heart Association (AHA) caution against the beverage ...click here to read more

If you find yourself tossing and turning and unable to fall asleep, look no further than your diet for clues about your insomnia. Diet plays a large role in all our systems and bodily functions – sleep included. For example, we all know that coffee is a stimulant, so it keeps us awake and alert. ...click here to read more

Caffeine from drinking coffee negatively impacts sleep and your body clock if consumed prior to bedtime, a new study reports. Additionally, the interruption of the body’s internal clock could cause feelings similar to jet-lag during wakening hours. Most people know that drinking coffee before bedtime can make it more difficult to fall asleep; however, not ...click here to read more

Wake up and smell the coffee! And if you’re really perceptive, you might also smell the risk of heart attack. Dr. Lucio Mos, a cardiologist with the Hospital of San Daniele del Friuli in Udine, Italy, presented a research study to the European Society of Cardiologists (ESC) Congress. The study states that coffee drinking in ...click here to read more

Waking up to a fresh pot of coffee is routine for many of us. We can’t get out of bed without it! Having an additional two or three cups to get through the day seems normal, but could your daily coffee intake be taking its toll on your health? Your dependency on coffee could mean ...click here to read more

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and the World Health Organization records 7.6 million cancer deaths in 2008. Research is continually been conducted to learn more about this deadly disease, and to develop new treatment options for individuals diagnosed with cancer.   Recently, researchers from the University of Alberta were able to use the ...click here to read more

Death Wish Coffee is one of the newest turbo-charged caffeinated beverages to hit the market, made from a coffee bean that contains almost 200% more caffeine than the typical brew. Makers of this new super-bean coffee flaunt its high quality processing, fair trade practices and organic certification, lauding it as the ultimate solution to consumers’ ...click here to read more