Research Paper Title Effect of Energy Drink Consumption on Power and Velocity of Selected Sport Performance Activities. Background Energy drinks comprise a multi-billion dollar market focused on younger, active and competitive individuals. Marketing includes claims of improved alertness and performance. The purpose of this study was to assess power and velocity (m·s) of a simulated,… Read More
Research Paper Title A review of caffeine’s effects on cognitive, physical and occupational performance. Abstract Caffeine is consumed by over 80% of U.S. adults. This review examines the effects caffeine has on cognitive and physical function, since most real-world activities require complex decision making, motor processing and movement. Caffeine exerts its effects by blocking adenosine… Read More
Research Paper Title Caffeine Use among Active Duty Navy and Marine Corps Personnel. Background Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) indicate 89% of Americans regularly consume caffeine, but these data do not include military personnel. Methods This cross-sectional study examined caffeine use in Navy and Marine Corps personnel, including prevalence, amount… Read More
Research Paper Title Caffeine Use Among Active Duty US Army Soldiers. Background 80% of the US adult population regularly consumes caffeine, but limited information is available on the extent and patterns of use. Caffeine use is a public health issue and its risks and benefits are regularly considered in scientific literature and the lay media. Recently,… Read More
Research Paper Title Use of Caffeinated Substances and Risk of Crashes in Long Distance Drivers of Commercial Vehicles: Case-control Study. Study Question Is there an association between the use of substances containing caffeine and the risk of crash in long distance drivers of commercial motor vehicles? Summary Answer Consuming caffeinated substances for the purpose of… Read More
There are some amongst you who believe that adding sugar to tea and coffee does not influence the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, a large US study conducted over 24 years proves this is wrong. Irrespective of the coffeine content in hot drinks, it is the sugar intake that counts. But coffee intake – whether caffeinated… Read More
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