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…
How to Minimize the Effects of Caffeine Withdrawal
Photo: Rawpixel.com (Shutterstock) There are a variety of reasons why someone might decide to reduce their intake of caffeine—or cut themselves off completely—that have nothing to do with resolutions. But…
How to Beat Your Mid-Day Slump Without Caffeine
Photo: Thurston Hopkins (Getty Images) We all know the feeling: We’ve blazed through a productive morning, banged out a few important items on our to-do list, enjoyed the benefits of…
How Giving Things Up for Lent Affects Your Brain and Body
Photo: shisu_ka (Shutterstock) The 40 days leading up to Easter, known as Lent, are a time of restriction for many. If you’re thinking of giving up chocolate, alcohol, caffeine, or…