Caffeine helps restore memory after sleep deprivation, study by Singaporean researchers finds

Research suggests that caffeine may help restore social memory impaired by sleep deprivation by acting on one specific brain circuit that is impacted by disrupted rest. The finding offers insight into how sleep loss affects memory-related brain pathways and could inform future dietary strategies to address cognitive impairment.  Researchers at the Yong Loo Lin School … Read more

Moderate Caffeinated Coffee and Tea Consumption Can Lower Dementia Risk

In one of the largest prospective cohort studies to date, moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee (2-3 cups a day) or tea (1-2 cups a day) correlated with reduced dementia risk and modest improvements in cognitive function, although decaffeinated coffee showed no protective effect. Zhang et al. determined that moderate caffeinated coffee and tea intake can … Read more

Scientists explain how eating a rainbow of foods lowers your risk for chronic illness

What is the simple secret to living longer and reducing your risks for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer? Mixing up your daily fruits, veggies, and teas suggests an extensive study. Study: High diversity of dietary flavonoid intake is associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality and major chronic diseases. Image credit: marilyn barbone/Shutterstock.com A recent study published … Read more

Study: Flavan-3-ols in tea, chocolate may lower blood pressure

New research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology reveals that natural plant compounds called flavan-3-ols, found in everyday foods such as tea, dark chocolate, apples, and grapes, may have a positive effect on blood pressure and vascular health, particularly in individuals with elevated or high readings. The study, led by Professor Christian … Read more

Study sheds new light on how caffeine can impair sleep and memory recovery

Caffeine is not only found in coffee, but also in tea, chocolate, energy drinks and many soft drinks, making it one of the most widely consumed psychoactive substances in the world. In a study published in April in Nature Communications Biology, a team of researchers from Université de Montréal shed new light on how caffeine … Read more

Trending in China | Sip West Lake Longjing Tea and savor the essence of a Jiangnan Spring

(People’s Daily App) 16:24, May 19, 2025 West Lake Longjing, one of China’s top ten famous teas, hails from the scenic West Lake District in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. It is celebrated for its “four uniques”: a vibrant emerald green color, a rich aroma, a sweet lingering aftertaste and its signature flat, delicate shape. (Video source: … Read more

Brain Health for Seniors: Foods to Prevent Aging & Fragility | dcmedical.ro

Flavonoid-Rich Foods: A Key to healthy Aging? Table of Contents Flavonoid-Rich Foods: A Key to healthy Aging? Unlocking Longevity: The power of Flavonoids The Flavodiet Score (FDS): Measuring Flavonoid Intake Promising Results: Reduced Risk of Frailty and Cognitive Decline Tea: An Understated Champion of Healthy Aging Not All Flavonoids Are Created Equal Sex Differences in … Read more

Flavonoid-rich foods lower risk of frailty and mental decline in older adults

New research reveals that adding more flavonoid-rich foods like tea, berries, and citrus to your diet could help reduce frailty and support mental and physical health as you age. Study: Associations between flavonoid-rich food and flavonoid intakes and incident unhealthy aging outcomes in older United States males and females. Image Credit: DIVA.photo / Shutterstock In a recent … Read more

Xanadu Coffee Shop Closes Again: Downtown Phoenix

Archyde Phoenix Coffee Shop Shuts Down After Owner’s Child Sex Trafficking Attempt PHOENIX (Archyde.com) — Xanadu Coffee co., a downtown Phoenix cafe, has permanently closed its doors following the sentencing of its owner, Randall Denton, on charges related to attempted child sex trafficking. The closure, which occurred nearly a month after Denton’s sentencing, marks the … Read more

Multi-omics analysis uncovers molecular drivers of non-viral liver cancer development

Researchers discover that inflammation and aging contribute to non-viral liver cancer development. Green tea’s role in reversing some of the pathway dysregulation that may contribute to the cancer development and other therapies explored.  Liver cancer can arise spontaneously from healthy liver tissue. Recently, however, researchers have discovered an increasing correlation between some liver cancers and … Read more