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Caffeine! the "world's most popular psychoactive drug"

#Addiction #Caffeine #CocaCola #Coffee #dependence Composition Caffeine – 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine, to give it its chemical name – is a member of a group of naturally occurring substances called methylxanthines. These compounds are similar in structure to adenosines, naturally occurring molecules in our bodies which aid the onset of sleep. In its natural context, which is in tea and coffee plants, caffeine can kill or paralyze insects and is thus an effective natural pesticide. The beginning of the buzz The earliest recorded caffeine consumers were in China in the 10th century BC, when philosophers believed tea-drinking was "an indispensable ingredient to the elixir of life". Coffee-quaffing originated in Yemen in the 15th century. The exact amount of caffeine present in a drink depends on its growing conditions and preparation. While tea naturally has more caffeine gram for gram than coffee, there is less tea per cubic centimeter of a cup, leading to its weaker...

Is there a link between caffeine and depression?

     #Coffee #Depression #energy #Caffeine #well-being Caffeine is incredibly popular around the globe. It’s the most widely used central nervous system stimulant worldwide. Whether it’s in the form of coffee, tea, or energy drinks, people love getting their daily caffeine energy boost. About 85% of the U.S. population drinks at least one caffeinated beverage a day. But with all of this caffeine in our daily drinks, you might be wondering what impact it could be having on our mental health, too. Does caffeine affect depression or have any long-term effects on the symptoms of depression? Is there a particular form of caffeine that’s better for depression than the others?  These questions have been at the center of new research that helps us better understand the link between caffeine and depression. Most people consume caffeine for a boost in energy. Because the body and brain are intricately connected, this little energy kick may also help boost your mood, at least i...

National Coffee Day: Freebies and deals from Dunkin, Krispy Kreme, Starbucks and more

  #NationalCoffeeDay #Coffee #Caffeine by: Kelly Anne Beile  – Heads up, java lovers. National Coffee Day is Sept. 29 and more than a dozen U.S. retailers plan to slide cups across counters at little to no cost in celebration. Celebrate National Coffee Day with  Barnes & Noble  by getting a free tall hot or iced coffee of your choice, with the purchase of any item from the bake case. Is your escape a good book and a coffee? Starbucks lovers can snag a bag of the company’s signature coffee at  Barnes & Noble  at a discount of $2 off, and pick up a couple of new paperbacks at buy one, get one 50% off. Can’t make it out today? No worries, this deal is valid thru Sept. 30. In a hurry? Stop by  Circle K  for a free hot or iced coffee of any size, redeemable via the app at participating stores. This is not your mother’s convenience store coffee. Circle K now offers “bean to cup” coffee by grinding premium beans for each individual cup, ready in ...

Can Coffee Cut a Woman's Stroke Risk?

A Swedish study shows even a cup a day reduces the risk; Experts say more proof needed #Stroke  #Coffee #WomensHealth #HealthNews #Research Women who have at least one cup of coffee -- or even five cups -- daily may be reducing their risk of stroke by as much as 25 percent, new Swedish research shows. And women who don't drink coffee at all may actually be  increasing  their risk for stroke, the researchers noted. However, the researchers added, these findings are preliminary and should not cause any change in coffee-drinking habits. "Results from our study in women showed that consumption of 1 to 5 cups of coffee per day was associated with a 22 to 25 percent lower risk of stroke, compared with consumption of less than 1 cup a day," said lead researchers Susanna Larsson, from the National Institute of Environmental Medicine at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. "Even small amounts of coffee may reduce the risk of stroke," she added. ...

Can Coffee Cut a Woman's Stroke Risk?

#Stroke  #Coffee #WomensHealth #HealthNews #Research A Swedish study shows even a cup a day reduces the risk; Experts say more proof needed Women who have at least one cup of coffee -- or even five cups -- daily may be reducing their risk of stroke by as much as 25 percent, new Swedish research shows. And women who don't drink coffee at all may actually be  increasing  their risk for stroke, the researchers noted. However, the researchers added, these findings are preliminary and should not cause any change in coffee-drinking habits. "Results from our study in women showed that consumption of 1 to 5 cups of coffee per day was associated with a 22 to 25 percent lower risk of stroke, compared with consumption of less than 1 cup a day," said lead researchers Susanna Larsson, from the National Institute of Environmental Medicine at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. "Even small amounts of coffee may reduce the risk of stroke," she added. ...