Caffeine

TL;DR If you notice unusual side effects after drinking coffee, then you may be experiencing caffeine sensitivity. It's when certain factors prompt your body to have adverse reactions to caffeine, even when you're already used to having your fix everyday. This article shows you how to cope depending on the level of sensitivity you have.

What if I tell you that aside from perking you up, caffeine can also help you concentrate and become more productive?

If, during mind-numbing, brain-wracking moments, you want to feel like Popeye going for a whole can of spinach, just reach out for the coffee-maker and you’re likely to feel the same! (For the best java experience, know when’s the best time to drink your coffee here.)

Caffeine can also help you absorb information and remember them more efficiently.

Yep! Our favorite stimulant can boost mental performance in more ways than one. Have a cuppa and you’ll find yourself retaining more information from classes and business meetings, kill it in planning and problem-solving, and finish those day-to-day tasks efficiently.

Without further ado, here are 8 ways caffeine can help us take a step closer to becoming Einstein-genius:

Coffee, tea or (caffeine) mints.

So, which of these have you popped or downed today?

These products all contain varying amounts of caffeine, alongside others you wouldn't have thought to contain it. Ice cream, frozen yogurt, breakfast cereals, pudding, pain medications … even cocoa butter lotion apparently all have it! [1]

Do you like most (or all) of these products? Then you must be wondering how much caffeine you take in daily.

We've got you covered. 

Keep reading to find out the safe amount to consume and what might happen if you get too caffeine-happy.

This is a love story that most of us coffee lovers have with our cup of joe.

We can only love our java so much, and there will come a time when we have to have a little less than what we’ve been used to.

Parting ways is an arduous process filled with pain, pining, and pure anguish.

(Okay, that may be too much but you know what I mean.)

Romance calls this passion. Science calls this caffeine withdrawal.

Caffeine is a natural substance that's considered a stimulant. It's able to keep you alert because of how it works in the brain. To get the most bang for the buck, it's important to know the right amount of caffeine to consume in a day.

When’s the ideal time to drink coffee? How many minutes before caffeine kicks in Those are valid questions. In fact, caffeine takes some time before it goes into full gear. If you want to know how long does it take for caffeine to work, read more

If you often find yourself yawning after your cup of joe, then two things may be happening - caffeine crash or caffeine hangover. This article will introduce these two concepts, and how you can prevent them from happening.

Before one can identify themselves with Albert Einstein’s of the world, they’ll have to get their IQ or Intelligence Quotient first. That’s the only time they can get their certified genius badge.

The good news is, IQ can be improved. Scientific studies have shown that you can definitely level up intelligence through science-based practice and techniques.

Brain fog is a mental lapse or fatigue, which is characterized by difficulty in thinking, understanding and recalling. 

Here are 8 common symptoms of brain fog, and why it happens to the best of us. Read more to find out how to get rid of it.

Earlier, we’ve covered 5 signs that you may be too attached with your caffeine and should be cutting back.

But if you can’t believe it and still hankering for more signs, then this article is for you.

Here are 5 more signs that you have too much love for caffeine.

If you’re on the lookout for great alternatives to coffee, then you’re in the right place.

Many people especially swear by caffeine mints over carrying around a cup of joe.

We looked through some of the product reviews and here are 7 common reasons why people think caffeine mints are better than coffee.