“Caff-naps” could be the key to conquering your long work day
Whether you were studying for a big test, working a long shift, or just binging your way through a movie marathon, we’ve all had to force ourselves to stay awake at one time or another. Go-to strategies might be downing cups of coffee or taking power naps, but research indicates a combination of Read More...
Michael Pollan’s audiobook Caffeine explains the world’s most common drug
We featured psychedelic researcher and author Michael Pollan during our Marvelous Mushrooms week. Now he is back to explain why we have caffeine cravings and why being healthy doesn’t necessarily mean giving up coffee. For his new audiobook, Caffeine, Pollan went cold turkey on caffeine for Read More...
Need a boost? Study says simply thinking about coffee can energize you
The source of coffee’s powerful stimulating effects may not be limited to the caffeine in it, or even to its rich, distinct aroma. A new study suggests that merely being exposed to cues about coffee is enough to perk up the mind and make us more likely to concentrate on the task at hand, while Read More...
Study: Coffee protects the brain and that’s not just the caffeine
Coffee has been getting considerable attention for a growing list of health benefits, with brain health high among them. While not without a few downsides, studies have shown impressive upsides of moderate coffee consumption, often linked to its high caffeine content. But a new Read More...