Coffee consumption cuts risk for heart arrythmia, AFib, study finds
A study published Monday disputes the common notion that drinking caffeine increases risk for heart ailments, including atrial fibrillation. In fact, the risk declines by 3% to 4% for each cup of coffee consumed. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - July 19, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Genetic Predisposition + High Caffeine Intake Ups Risk of Increased Intraocular Pressure
THURSDAY, June 17, 2021 -- Among individuals with the strongest genetic predisposition to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), greater caffeine consumption is associated with higher IOP and higher glaucoma prevalence, according to a study published... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 17, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
The Health Benefits of Coffee
Drinking coffee has been linked to a reduced risk of all kinds of ailments, including Parkinson ’s disease, melanoma, prostate cancer, even suicide. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - June 14, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jane E. Brody Tags: Coffee Caffeine Sleep Content Type: Service Diabetes Anxiety and Stress Depression (Mental) Parkinson ' s Disease Pregnancy and Childbirth Antioxidants Heart Deaths (Fatalities) Pollan, Michael Willett, Walter C Source Type: news
Caffeine May Raise Risk for Inherited Glaucoma Caffeine May Raise Risk for Inherited Glaucoma
Previous studies showed that people who took large doses of caffeine experienced temporary increases in eye pressure. Researchers have wondered whether ingesting caffeine over a long period could pose a risk.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 11, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Caffeine May Raise Risk of Inherited Glaucoma
Caffeine might increase the risk of an eye disease in people who have a genetic susceptibility. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - June 10, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How To Get a Better Night's Sleep
You can overcome ‘coronasomnia.’ Experts say it just takes practice building new and better habits. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - June 9, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Anahad O ’Connor and Flora Hanitijo Tags: Sleep Anxiety and Stress Insomnia Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Beds and Bedding Psychology and Psychologists Habits and Routines (Behavior) Research Caffeine Mental Health and Disorders Sedatives Source Type: news
Too Much Caffeine Might Raise Your Odds for Glaucoma
Title: Too Much Caffeine Might Raise Your Odds for GlaucomaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/7/2021 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/8/2021 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Eyesight General)
Source: MedicineNet Eyesight General - June 8, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: news
Caffeine: How does it affect blood pressure?
(Source: MayoClinic.com - Ask a Specialist)
Source: MayoClinic.com - Ask a Specialist - June 8, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Too Much Caffeine Might Raise Your Odds for Glaucoma
MONDAY, June 7, 2021 -- That third or fourth cup of coffee may do more than make your heart race: New research suggests it could significantly increase your risk of glaucoma if you ' re genetically predisposed to the eye disease.
The study included... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 7, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Sleep Deprived? Coffee Can Only Help So Much
WEDNESDAY, June 2, 2021 -- You know you ' ve done it -- stayed up too late and relied on coffee to get through the next day -- but new research suggests that caffeine can only do so much.
That cup or cups of coffee may keep you awake the following... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 2, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Caffeine produces neutral effects on extraverts' and introverts' performance of fundamental motor skills - Carolina Gomes A, Tosini L, Oliveira D, Lage G, Franchini E, Meira CJ.
Extraverts are active and talkative, while introverts are quiet and calm. This difference has been attributed to the cortical activation level (arousal), which is low in extraverts and high in introverts. Thus, to reach an optimal level of arousal, extrave... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 26, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Study of choroidal thickness variations after ingestion of a taurine and caffeine-containing energy drink - Arej N, Azar G, Salviat F, Alonso AS, Zuber K, Metten MA, Salomon L, Vasseur V, Mauget-Fa ÿsse M.
BACKGROUND& AIMS: Choroidal thickness can undergo considerable variations in response to different substances. The aim of this study was to assess the change in choroidal thickness after the ingestion of taurine and caffeine contained in the Red Bull ener... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 26, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Study: Don't count on caffeine to fight sleep deprivation
(Michigan State University) Sleep scientists assessed how effective caffeine was in counteracting the negative effects of sleep deprivation on cognition. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - May 26, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Caffeine selectively mitigates cognitive deficits caused by sleep deprivation - Stepan ME, Altmann EM, Fenn KM.
Sleep deprivation impairs a wide range of cognitive processes, but the precise mechanism underlying these deficits is unclear. One prominent proposal is that sleep deprivation impairs vigilant attention, and that impairments in vigilant attention cause imp... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 24, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
The effects of caffeinated products on sleep and functioning in the military population: a focused review - Chaudhary NS, Taylor B, Grandner MA, Troxel WM, Chakravorty S.
Military personnel rely on caffeinated products such as coffee or energy drinks (ED) to maintain a maximal level of vigilance and performance under sleep-deprived and combat situations. While chronic caffeine intake is associated with decreased sleep durat... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - May 20, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
