A research on 96 children have disclosed that after puberty is passed the gender differences in kids' reactions to drinking caffeine starts. The researchers examined the children by looking at their heart rates and blood pressure before and after giving them a caffeinated beverage or a placebo during six visits to the laboratory. "All of the children in the study showed a decrease in heart … [Read more...]
Caffeine emerging favorite among US kids, teens
The most popular drug consumed by American kids is not Ritalin, alcohol or marijuana, but it’s caffeine. And the most glaring exposure is that they are getting them from coffee instead of cola or soda. The report issued by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that nearly 3 out of 4 children and young adults are consuming at least some amount of caffeine. The amount of … [Read more...]
Drinking Coffee Can Perk Up Your Memory
Enjoying a cup of coffee now got an another motive. Recent research by John Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, provided the first substantial confirmation that caffeine augments long-term memory in people subject to the condition that dosage is right. The study, made on about 100 people suggested that a 200mg caffeine pill is equivalent to a strong mug of coffee. When consumed shortly … [Read more...]
