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09/04/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Counteracting damage from physical training: Caffeine supplementation found to reduce inflammation, oxidative stress and stimulate muscle growth in athletes

People around the world just love their daily caffeine fix. In the United States alone, at least 84 percent of the population drinks at least one caffeinated beverage a day. Now, a new study led by researchers from the University Centre of Várzea Grande and the Federal University of Mato Grosso in Brazil revealed that athletes could also benefit […]

08/24/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Energy drink health risks: Survey reveals over half of youth, young adults who consume them experience serious side effects such as nausea, rapid heartbeat, and even seizures

Teenagers these days (and even some children) rely heavily on energy drinks to sustain them, so they can push themselves and do more over the seemingly limited day. However, this dependence comes at a great cost, according to science: Young adults who regularly consumed energy drinks have definitely experienced its nasty side effects, according to a study published in […]

03/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Can caffeine protect you from Parkinson’s?

Caffeine levels in the blood could serve as an indicator of Parkinson’s disease, in particular in its early stages, as a study found that caffeine levels were significantly lower in individuals with neurodegenerative disorder. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from Juntendo University in Japan who aimed to develop clinical methods for early detection […]

02/11/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Replace your afternoon caffeine boost with a nap: Research shows it works just as well to improve cognitive function without the side effects

Get the same energy and cognitive boosts of caffeine without its side effects by taking a nap, according to a study carried out by a team of researchers from Flinders University. They found that taking naps re-energizes a person and improves cognitive function. The team also discovered that those who regularly take a nap feel […]

02/08/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Research finds the performance enhancing benefits of caffeine are more profound in those who don’t drink coffee, tea or energy drinks on a daily basis

A study published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism revealed that the performance-enhancing effects of caffeine were more pronounced in people who did not drink caffeine-rich beverages — such as coffee, tea, and energy drinks — on a daily basis compared with habitual drinkers. A team of researchers at the Dublin […]

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