Those who took the caffeine supplement identified pictures more accurately than those who wereee given the placebo. The findings suggest that caffeine could have an effect on memory. How’s that for a memory boost?
Losing hair can be frustrating, but caffeine just may help.
Research published in the International Journal of Dermatology found that caffeine may stimulate hair growth. Hair follicles from balding men were exposed to differing amounts of caffeine -- and caffeine was shown to stimulate hair growth.
This is why rubbing solutions containing caffeine on the scalp may be beneficial to those who experience hair loss. So look for a caffeinated shampoo, and keep your eyes open for further research on this topic.
Some researchers say that caffeine may have the ability to protect against neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s. That’s why experts say that consuming moderate amounts of caffeine when you’re middle-aged may help to protect against dementia down the road.
Evidence backs this up. In fact, research published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine found that caffeine protects against these types of diseases. Dr. David Elmenhorst, lead author of the study, says that this effect can transcend to Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease.