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How Coffee Affects Mood and Cognition Via the Gut-Brain Axis
10+ hour, 42+ min ago (795+ words) Posted August 1, 2026 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley Coffee is often treated as a simple delivery system for caffeine. We drink it to feel more awake, improve concentration, and overcome the mental drag of an early morning or afternoon slump. But coffee…...
Go Ahead, Drink Your Coffee
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1193+ words) Posted July 24, 2026 | Reviewed by Tyler Woods While I was drinking a cup of coffee after Grand Rounds, a medical student asked, "Dr. Gold, one professor told us coffee is bad for the heart, and another says it's good. Which is…...
Diet Soda and the Brain
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (489+ words) Posted June 14, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch When you grab a diet soda, a sugar-free energy drink, or a pack of sweetener for your coffee, it may seem like a smart choice. After all, the label says it has zero calories....
ADHD Medications Work Differently Than Previously Thought
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (405+ words) Posted January 20, 2026 | Reviewed by Lybi Ma Attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) includes a mix of ongoing challenges, such as having difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. In the U.S., ADHD afflicts an estimated 7 million children, ages 3 to 17. According to one study, among American…...
ADHD Meds Might Not Work the Way We Thought, New Study Finds
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (322+ words) Updated April 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Davia Sills A recent study from Washington University in St. Louis that was published in the science journal Cell is changing what we thought we knew about how stimulant medications affect the brains and alter the…...
Tea or Coffee? Choosing Between These Wellness Drinks
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (828+ words) Posted December 3, 2025 | Reviewed by Davia Sills Large Japanese and Korean cohorts with habitual green tea intake of approximately 2 to 3 cups per day (or more) have shown beneficial effects on dementia prevention. In Japan, daily consumption of 2 to 3 cups of tea…...
5 reasons caffeine may be making you more anxious without you even realizing it.
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (583+ words) Posted January 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk A recent 2024 review found that caffeine intake is linked to increased anxiety, even in people without anxiety disorders. And for people with panic disorder or generalized anxiety? Caffeine often makes things worse. Caffeine stimulates…...
Caffeinated drinks may boost mood during the dark winter days.
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (357+ words) Posted December 28, 2025 | Reviewed by Hara Estroff Marano With January approaching, bringing long, cold mornings and early sunsets, many will experience dips in mood. The excitement of the holiday season is behind us, often leaving bank balances bare and, worse, old…...
Hot Drinks, Cold Truths: Which Sips Actually Help Your Brain?
11+ mon, 2+ day ago (718+ words) Posted August 31, 2025 | Reviewed by Hara Estroff Marano As the crisp air of fall rolls in, many of us instinctively reach for something warm to sip, often a seasonal favorite like a pumpkin spice latte or rich hot chocolate. These beverages…...
Highly Caffeinated Energy Drinks and Teenage Gaming Disorder
10+ mon, 6+ day ago (553+ words) Posted September 26, 2025 | Reviewed by Abigail Fagan Some researchers argue that males and females differ in game preferences, play motivations, or openness to risk-taking or aggressive game genres, which may lead to gendered participation patterns. Marc Potenza, M.D., Ph.D, Steven M. Southwick…...