Tag: coffee
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Does coffee truly boost memory and focus, or is it hype? unraveling the science behind caffeine and the brain
Can Coffee Really Sharpen Memory and Focus? Many of us reach for a cup of coffee to jump-start the day, but does caffeine actually boost memory and attention, or is the effect largely subjective? A recent narrative review in neurocognition and neurology pulls apart the evidence, showing that while coffee and caffeine can influence cognitive…
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Coffee and Memory: Does Caffeine Really Boost Focus?
Can coffee truly sharpen memory and focus? For years, coffee has been praised as a quick mental enhancer. A wave of narrative reviews and experimental studies has wrestled with a central question: does caffeine genuinely improve memory and attention, or is the hype louder than the science? The answer is nuanced. Coffee and caffeine seem…
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Daily Coffee May Benefit People with Atrial Fibrillation, New Study Finds
New evidence reshapes the coffee and atrial fibrillation conversation For years, people living with atrial fibrillation (AFib) were told to limit or avoid caffeine, under the belief that coffee could worsen irregular heart rhythms. A new study challenges that longstanding guidance, suggesting that daily coffee consumption may be beneficial for some individuals with AFib. While…
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Daily coffee drinking may be beneficial for people with atrial fibrillation, new study finds
New findings challenge old cautions about caffeine and atrial fibrillation For years, people living with atrial fibrillation (AF) were often advised to limit or avoid caffeine, with the worry that coffee could trigger episodes of irregular heart rhythms or worsen symptoms. A new study, however, presents evidence that daily coffee drinking may be beneficial for…
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Trump Lifts Tariffs on Beef, Coffee, and Tropical Fruits in Surprise Move
Overview of the Decision In a move aimed at easing consumer costs, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday to eliminate tariffs across a broad range of goods, including beef, coffee, and tropical fruits. The shift is designed to reduce prices for everyday staples that have been sensitive to tariff-driven cost increases. The…
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Trump Cuts Tariffs to Lower Consumer Prices on Food Items
In a move aimed at addressing rising grocery costs, President Donald Trump announced a targeted reduction in tariffs on key agricultural imports, including coffee, cocoa, bananas, and certain beef products. The decision, disclosed on Friday, shifts away from the previous tariff structure by exempting these staple commodities from the higher duties that had been part…
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How Chinese Beverage Chains Are Expanding in the US and Challenging Starbucks
Introduction: A New Wave in the US Beverage Scene The American coffee scene has long revolved around a familiar hierarchy of big chains, with Starbucks sitting at the top. In recent years, that dynamic has started to shift as Chinese beverage brands push into the United States, bringing a mix of coffee culture, bubble tea,…
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Engineering climate may not save coffee, chocolate and wine: study warns
Climate engineering and its limits for key crops As heatwaves, droughts, and shifting rainfall patterns intensify, researchers have explored climate engineering strategies—such as reflecting sunlight away from Earth—to cool the planet. A new study, however, cautions that even dramatic interventions in this arena may not be enough to secure the future of some of the…
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Geoengineering Isn’t a Silver Bullet: Coffee, Chocolate and Wine at Climate Risk
Introduction: A stark warning for beloved commodities Climate change threatens the flavor, availability, and price of everyday favorites like coffee, chocolate, and wine. A recent study suggests that even aggressive geoengineering efforts—such as blocking sunlight to cool the planet—may not be enough to save these crops from the cascading effects of warming temperatures, shifting precipitation,…
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Geoengineering Limits: Coffee, Chocolate, and Wine Face Climate-Driven Risks
Introduction: A climate challenge no solution can fully dodge As scientists grapple with a warming world, there is growing attention on geoengineering — deliberate interventions to cool the planet. In theory, methods like stratospheric aerosol injections could offset heat and slow climate-related damage. But a recent wave of research suggests that even dramatic attempts to…