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Showing 1 to 16 of 16 for “"Caffeine consumption"”.
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Psychological and situational predictors of caffeine consumption in daily life
The stimulant effects of caffeine have been widely studied. Research on caffeine has proceeded, similar to research on other drugs, with a focus on establishing the presence and magnitude of effects on physiological, psychological and behavioral processes through placebo-control studies conducted …
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Relation between reported maternal caffeine consumption during pregnancy and neonatal state and heart rate
… known about the effects of prenatal exposure to caffeine. Despite the widespread consumption of caffeine by mothers during pregnancy, recent investigations have suggested that caffeine may indeed function as a physical and behavioral teratogen. In addition to consistent findings of adverse …
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A study of the effects of the relationship among caffeine consumption, introversion/extraversion, and trait anxiety on performance
… to examine the effects of the relationship among caffeine consumption, levels of trait anxiety, and the personality factor of introversion/ extraversion on performance. In Phase I of this study, volunteers were screened for introversion/extraversi on using the Eysenck Personality Inventory (EPI) …
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The relationship between caffeine, sleep, and mental health in Icelandic adolescents
… mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression. Caffeine is one of the factors that can disrupt sleep and has been linked to mental health problems as well. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate whether there was a relationship between sleep quality, caffeine consumption, and …
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Effects of Chronis Consumption of Caffeine on Memory for Prose in Young and Elderly Adults
<p>Caffeine is one of society's most widely used central nervous system stimulants. Most studies involving caffeine and memory have tested the recall of young subjects following acute administration of caffeine. This study was designed to determine the effects of chronic use of caffeine on memory …
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Lifetime Caffeine Intake and the Risk of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
… To examine the association between lifetime caffeine intake and the risk of epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) overall, according to tumour behaviour (invasive vs. borderline), and by invasive tumour type (Type I vs. Type II) and to assess menopausal status as an effect modifier. Methods: The …
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The effect of voluntary binge caffeine and ethanol coexposure on neurobehavioral sensitivity to cocaine in male C57BL/6J mice
<p>Recently, the co-consumption of highly caffeinated energy drinks and alcohol has become a public health concern. Consumption of these beverages has been linked to a wide variety negative consequences including alcohol poisoning, driving under the influence, physical harm, and sexual violence. …
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The effect of voluntary binge caffeine and ethanol co-exposure on neurobehavioral sensitivity to cocaine in male C57BL/6J mice
Recently, the co-consumption of highly caffeinated energy drinks and alcohol has become a public health concern. Consumption of these beverages has been linked to a wide variety negative consequences including alcohol poisoning, driving under the influence, physical harm, and sexual violence. The …
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Caffeine Use Within the Safety Sensitive Industry
<p>This study is an in-depth look at caffeine use and its effect on individuals who work within a safety and security sensitive job industry. The focus of this paper is on the current use of caffeine in our society as well as the overuse/abuse of the drug and the causes behind it. This paper will …
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The Effect of Increased Sleep on the Circadian Rhythm of Salivary Cortisol Concentrations
… asked for age, sex, time of last meal, smoker, caffeine consumption, time going to sleep, and time waking up. ELISA kits were used to analyze cortisol concentrations.</p> <p>Salivary cortisol concentrations demonstrated a circadian rhythm, which revealed a significant peak at 0800h, which is …
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Energy Drink Consumption in College Students: Report of Physical and Psychological Symptoms in Association with Chronic Consumption Habits
<p>Within the past decade, energy drink consumption has increased, particularly within young adult populations. Though current studies have investigated the acute effects of energy drink consumption, little data exists in regards to consumption patterns amongst college students, particularly …
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Examining the relationship between health behaviours and mental health in a Luxembourg sheltered work environment : a quantitative study
… mental illnesses. For example, nicotine and caffeine consumption have been found to interfere with anti-psychotics by reducing their effectiveness. Exercise, however, has been found to lessen the negative symptoms of schizophrenia and lower scores in depression. This research project seeks to …
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Evaluation of the role of plant-derived chemicals in mosquito ecology and control
… assess the effect of the nectar phytochemicals, caffeine, p-coumaric acid and quercetin on sugar-feeding behavior, La Crosse virus (LACV) infection, and key life-history traits such as longevity and fecundity of the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus. Dietary p-coumaric acid, and quercetin …
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The effects of caffeine and caffeine withdrawal on measures of mood, cognition, and functional magnetic resonance imaging
Caffeine is a widely used neurostimulant that exerts its effects by antagonizing adenosine receptors in a competitive fashion. Caffeine has been considered to have net benefits on mood, reaction time, and cognitive performance. However, chronic caffeine use can result in tolerance to some of its …
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Healing the Healer: Exploring UK-based doctors’ and nurses’ nutrition and dietary behaviours within the workplace
… and the impact of shift work on DNs’ food consumption and dietary behaviours using a mixed-method approach. The qualitative study, conducted between 2020 – 2021, involved online semistructured interviews with practising DNs undertaking shift work (n=16) from various occupational grades and …
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Secretory immunity in overweight and obese versus normal-weight early-and late-pubertal females
… menstrual history, smoking history, alcohol and caffeine consumption, and medical history. Following the determination of maturity status, a complete anthropometric assessment was made including height, body mass, and body composition. All questionnaires and measurements were completed during a …