Feeling exhausted, listless, And sad After setting the clock back one hour?
The answer that feels better might be to drink more java, more often.
A new survey by Coffee Science Information Institute, It has been announced that drinking a cup of coffee every four hours can improve cognition and mood, and increase reaction time and alertness.
The survey surveyed 5,000 residents in the United Kingdom, Italy, Finland, Germany, and Poland, and asked them to rate their anxiety and attention levels when the daylight hours became shorter. Participants were also asked to assess their level of physical activity during the winter.
One in five respondents said they Feel more anxious As the days get shorter, one in four people said they find it harder to concentrate and lose motivation to exercise.
30% said they have also experienced depression related to Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) And it’s easier to grieve once the clock reverses.
The survey studied the caffeine consumption habits of participants in shorter days, and found that 29% of people use coffee to replenish energy, 20% of people drink coffee to feel happier, and 21% of people say that drinking coffee helps them. Physical and mental health. Alertness and attention.
“There is evidence that coffee polyphenols may Passing the blood-brain barrier, Play an anti-neuro-inflammatory effect and even promote neurogenesis, thereby reducing the risk of cognitive and affective disorders,” said Giuseppe Grosso, assistant professor at the University of Catania, in a statement.
Existing research shows that you can consume 75 mg of caffeine every four hours-equivalent to a cup of coffee Help people feel happier All day.The smell of coffee is not only a wonderful aroma to wake up; research has found that it can Help memory function and stimulate alertness.
Those who find it harder to go to the gym in winter can also benefit from a steaming cup of goodies. The European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) has concluded that caffeine intake helps improve endurance, both in terms of performance and ability.
They say coffee can even help athletes feel that they have reduced their effort during exercise.
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