From the December 2014 issue of Massachusetts General Hospital's Mind, Mood, & Memory (MMM)
Need a Boost? Try Caffeine
The drug is linked to better memory, lower risk for AD, and other brain benefits.
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It’s well accepted that a dose of caffeine generally improves wakefulness and boosts energy. Now researchers are identifying specific ways in which the stimulant improves brain function and memory, especially in older adults, and may even help protect the brain against disease. Research published in the September 2014 issue of Neurobiology of Aging found that […]