The Best Ways to Stay Awake Without Caffeine
Sleep can be frustrating. When you’re desperate to get some much-needed rest, you stare up at the ceiling, so alert you could probably pilot a Moon lander. But when you’re…
Splash a Little Campari Into Your Iced Coffee
Even at the apex of my partying, I was never big on combining caffeine and booze. The Four Loko fad missed me entirely, and Red Bull & Vodka crossed my…
The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: What Is ‘Mirror Sex’?
This week we’re gawking at the weird fetishes, beverages, and viewing habits of young people. Instead of doing it the normal way (missionary position with the lights out), older Gen-Zers…
These Drinks Are Sneaky Sources of Caffeine
Of all the substances humans use to augment, alter, suppress, and avoid various aspects of our existence, caffeine is one of the most amazing. Is it disturbing to realize that…
Can Green Tea Matcha Really Help ADHD?
“Oh, the ADHD special,” the Starbucks barista commented, and I swiveled to see who she was talking to. I’d heard the order, too. Chai latte with two scoops of matcha…
The Best Stim-Free Preworkout Supplement Is Eating a Damn Snack
Working out is hard—that’s the whole point. So we understand if you’re staring down the day’s workout thinking how am I going to get through this? and looking for something…
Blue Algae Latte, Golden Milk, and 11 More Coffee Alternatives You Will Love or Hate
Photo: Gulsina (Shutterstock) Sold under often annoying brand names like Ryze, Four Sigmatic, and MUD/WTR, mushroom coffees are blends of dry coffee, tea, mushrooms, and other ingredients that are added…
Bone Health: Is Coffee Good Or Bad For Your Bones? Experts Explain
Can you imagine starting the day without a cup of coffee? For many of us, the answer is a big no! Coffee is one of the most popular beverages, consumed…
This Coffee Brewing Method Delivers the Biggest Jolt of Caffeine
Photo: Africa Studio (Shutterstock) Not all coffees are created equal. You already know this if you’ve been brewing your own for more than a few cups’ time: Coffee beans vary…
How to Help Your Teen Survive Early School Start Times
Photo: tommaso79 (Shutterstock) Even though countless experts, including the American Association of Pediatrics, say that high schools should not start so ding-dang early in the morning, many still do. That…