Now you can enjoy your morning cup of coffee even more. It appears that caffeinated beverages -- from coffee to tea to soft drinks -- not only give us a jolt of energy, but also boost long-term memory, according to researchers from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Weve always known that caffeine has cognitive-enhancing effects, but its particular effects on strengthening memories and making them resistant to forgetting has never been examined in detail in humans, said study author Michael Yassa. The bottom line: For the first time, science has shown that caffeine helps reduce forgetfulness for about 24 hours. Until now, caffeines effects on long-term memory had not been examined in detail. Of the few studies done, the general consensus was that caffeine has little or no effect on long-term memory retention.
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 14:01:33 +0000