Java’s Jolt of Caffeine Universally Felt

Those of us who can’t open our eyes in the morning before downing a nice, steaming cup of coffee eagerly anticipate that java jolt that gets our hearts pumping, our blood flowing, and clears the cobwebs out of our sleepy thoughts, even though some coffee critics think the beverage’s energizing boost is all in our heads.  In an effort to prove the energizing boost that comes from caffeine is real, not imagined, Canadian researchers tested the after-effects of a cup of coffee on regular coffee drinkers and on others who almost never touch the stuff.  Turns out the jolt of energy that comes from caffeine is universally felt, regardless of the extent of one’s coffee habit. Read more

Daily Coffee Habit Brews Up Improved Health, Longer Life

For coffee aficionados, there’s a lot to love about coffee. The aroma. The flavor. The morning ritual. The high-voltage jolt of energy that gets the day moving. Researchers in Spain have discovered that a generous dose of coffee every day just might reduce the risk of developing heart disease, too. Especially for women. Read more