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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Caffeine is better!

Coffee And Your Handwriting
German scientists from the University of Regenburgh's Department of Experimental Psychology found evidence to suggest that the caffeine content in coffee could improve handwriting. Researchers gave subjects 3.0mg and 4.5mg of caffeine as well as placebo pills. They found that the group that was given the highest dose, the equivalence of 2-3 shots of espresso, showed marked improvement in handwriting speed and fluidity. The findings suggest that psychomotor skills may benefit from a bit of caffeine. If you're scribbling chicken scratch, as opposed to readable notes, maybe you should take time out for a coffee break.
 
Heart Health
Contrary to conventional wisdom, consuming coffee may be good for your heart. According to findings, presented at the American Heart Association's 50th Annual Conference, people who consumed one to three cups a day reduced their risk of being hospitalized for cardiac dysrhythmia by 7%; drinking four or more cups a day lowers risks by nearly 18%.The study followed more than 130,000 people and found similar risk reduction associated with drinking coffee among a number of groups including: men, women, Caucasians, and African Americans. Time to warm up the espresso machine and drink to good health!

Articles courtesy Whole Latte Love: http://www.wholelattelove.com/articles/coffee_factoids.cfm 

 

 

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