Want to accelerate fat-burning before exercise? Drink strong coffee, suggests study
Caffeine -- about 3 milligram per kilogram (mg/kg), the equivalent of a strong coffee -- ingested half an hour before aerobic exercise significantly increases the rate of fat-burning, suggests a new study.
Mar 24, 2021, 15:03 PM IST
Consumption of too much coffee can take a toll on your heart health, finds study
The researchers found that that long-term, heavy coffee consumption - six or more cups a day - can increase the number of lipids (fats) in your blood to significantly heighten your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Importantly, this correlation is both positive and dose-dependent, meaning that the more coffee you drink, the greater the risk of CVD.
Feb 21, 2021, 01:16 AM IST
Drinking six or more cups of coffee per day may up CVD risk
According to the researchers, high levels of blood lipids are a known risk factor for heart disease, and interestingly, as coffee beans contain a very potent cholesterol-elevating compound (cafestol), it was valuable to examine them together.
Feb 18, 2021, 22:31 PM IST
Over 3 cups of coffee per day may trigger migraine
According to researchers, among patients who experience episodic migraine, one to two servings of caffeinated beverages were not associated with headaches on that day, but three or more servings of caffeinated beverages may be associated with higher odds of migraine headache occurrence on that day or the following day.
Aug 08, 2019, 16:32 PM IST
Even 25 cups of coffee a day not bad for heart: Study
For the study, involving 8,000 people in Britain, coffee consumption was categorised into three groups. Those who drink less than one cup a day, those who drink between one and three cups and those who drink more than three.
Jun 04, 2019, 11:47 AM IST
Smelling coffee may boost your analytical skills for GMAT
The scent of coffee will make you alert and energetic, according to this new study.
Jul 18, 2018, 15:58 PM IST
4 cups of coffee daily may boost heart functions in elderly
In the study, published in the journal PLOS Biology, the team found that caffeine was protective against heart damage in pre-diabetic, obese mice, and in aged mice.
Three cups of coffee, tea daily may cut stroke risk: Study
A single cup of coffee contains about 95 mg of caffeine. It acts as a stimulant to the central nervous system and works to block the effects of adenosine -- a chemical that causes atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Apr 17, 2018, 17:00 PM IST
Long-term consumption of coffee may worsen Alzheimer's symptoms: Study
Long-term consumption of coffee can worsen the neuropsychiatric symptoms in those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, scientists claim.
Apr 04, 2018, 18:21 PM IST
'This cup of coffee may cause cancer': Warning now made mandatory in California, coffee sellers face massive fines
Coffee companies say the culprit chemical in question is not present in quantities that pose a cancer risk.
Mar 30, 2018, 20:18 PM IST
Cost of tea, coffee at Chennai airport 'horrifies' Chidambaram; Twitterati take potshots at Congress leader
Karti, son of senior Congress leader P Chidambaram was on March 23, 2018, granted bail in the INX Media case.
Mar 25, 2018, 22:11 PM IST
Number of people drinking coffee daily in US reaches highest level since 2012: Survey
The survey underscores a strong U.S. market for the caffeinated beverage even as demand for soda and juice continues a yearslong decline.
Mar 19, 2018, 13:39 PM IST
Bye to chai? Why war-weary Afghans are gradually ditching tea for coffee
For centuries, Afghans have consumed tea and the beverage is in integral part of the local culture. But the wheels of time is bringing about a change towards coffee.
Mar 06, 2018, 12:08 PM IST
India not among top 20 coffee drinking countries
In a survey published by the International Coffee Organisation (ICO), Finland took the top spot, consuming about 12kg of coffee per year.
Feb 20, 2018, 23:09 PM IST
Prefer energy drinks over coffee? You may have to think twice
Teenagers and adults who consume energy drinks may suffer from rapid heartbeat, nausea and seizures, the study warned.
Jan 17, 2018, 18:55 PM IST
For the love of coffee! Three cups a day may be healthy, says study
The strongest benefits of coffee consumption were seen in reduced risks of liver disease, including cancer.
Nov 23, 2017, 16:50 PM IST
London to use waste coffee grounds to power city's buses
Transport for London (TfL) has increasingly turned to using biofuels to reduce transport emissions.
Nov 20, 2017, 10:49 AM IST
Drinking coffee may reduce liver diseases risk: Study
The report mentions the potential impact of moderate coffee consumption on chronic liver disease, liver cancer and cirrhosis.
Nov 17, 2017, 14:24 PM IST
Addicted to black coffee? You may be a psychopath
The study found that black coffee lovers, who also had a preference for other bitter foods as well, possessed psychopathic and sadistic personality traits.
Nov 16, 2017, 10:33 AM IST
Coffee mitigates death risk in kidney disease patients
People who had the highest intake of coffee had 24 percent lower risks of dying, while those in the second, third quartile of caffeine consumption had 12 per cent and 22 per cent lower risk.
