Items Tagged with 'caffeine'

Night shift workers typically get one to four fewer hours of sleep a day than day shift workers, the American College of Chest Physicians says.

Hey, college students: Are you a fan of energy drinks? They may be messing with your sleep, a new study says.

Swapping sugary beverages for tea, black coffee, low-fat milk or plain water may help adults with Type 2 diabetes live longer, according to a recent study.

A stimulant with a broad range of physical effects, caffeine is widely considered a drug. So how much caffeine is safe for kids, and at what age?

Lansing, MI — If you rely on caffeine to provide a brain boost after a poor night of sleep, findings of a recent study from researchers at Michigan State University may give you a jolt.

Aurora, CO — Raise your cup, coffee drinkers! Drinking one or more cups of caffeinated coffee a day may reduce your risk of heart failure, according to the results of a recent review conducted by researchers from the University of Colorado.

For many of us, there’s magic in a morning cup of coffee. The magic being, of course, caffeine, which can help us wake up and start the day. However, experts say you shouldn’t consume more than the Food and Drug Administration recommended daily limit of 400 milligrams for healthy adults.

According to the National Institutes of Health, 8 out of 10 adults consume some form of caffeine. This chemical can perk us up and give us energy, but what other ways does it affect us?