Introduction
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, and for good reason. Not only does it provide a much-needed energy boost, but it can also make you happier. A new study has found that drinking coffee regularly can have a positive effect on your mood and overall wellbeing. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto, looked at the effects of coffee consumption on mental health. The results showed that those who drank coffee more often were more likely to report feeling happier and more satisfied with their lives. So if you’re looking for a way to boost your mood, consider adding a cup of coffee to your daily routine.
Drinking Coffee This Often Can Make You Happier, New Study Says
A new study has found that drinking coffee regularly can make you happier. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto, found that people who drank coffee four or more times a week were more likely to report feeling happy than those who drank coffee less often.
The study surveyed over 1,000 people and asked them questions about their coffee consumption and their overall happiness. The results showed that those who drank coffee four or more times a week were more likely to report feeling happy than those who drank coffee less often.
The researchers believe that the reason for this is that coffee contains caffeine, which is known to have a positive effect on mood. Caffeine can help to increase alertness and focus, which can lead to improved productivity and a better overall mood.
The study also found that those who drank coffee more often were more likely to report feeling energized and motivated. This could be due to the fact that caffeine can help to increase energy levels and focus, which can lead to improved productivity.
So if you’re looking for a way to boost your mood and energy levels, drinking coffee regularly could be the answer. Just make sure to drink it in moderation and to not overdo it, as too much caffeine can have negative effects on your health.
You know coffee lifts your mood, but now research is affirming that belief. Thanks to a new European survey, researchers have honed in on a link between coffee consumption and relief from winter-induced depression. Here’s the background.
Note: This study was backed by the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC), whose members are six Europe-based coffee companies, including Lavazza, illy, and Nestle. However, the organization pledges unbiased reporting on coffee research, and this new study comes with a compelling insight that they suggest may be related to brain science.
Keep reading to learn what they found, and also check out One Major Effect Coffee Has on Your Kidneys, New Study Says.
If you feel like nothing starts your day off quite as cheerfully as coffee does, you may actually be on to an interesting observation. Here’s why: The ISIC recently sponsored research investigating the impact of diet and lifestyle on mood, specifically as daylight hours decrease. For this, they surveyed 5,000 adults in Finland, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the U.K.
Of the participants:
- 21% said the lessening of daylight hours causes them to feel more anxious
- 24% said less daylight makes it harder to concentrate
- 25% feel less motivated to engage in physical activity when it stays darker for longer
- 28% reported greater feelings of sadness and depression this time of year
On a brighter note, many of those who drank coffee said they have reason to believe it has a mood-lifting effect…
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On how they help manage these effects, 29% of the respondents reported that their primary motivation to drink coffee is its ability to boost their energy levels.
Additionally, 21% said coffee enhances alertness and concentration, and 20% said it helps them improve their mood and emotions.
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The researchers cite an explanation from Assistant Professor Giuseppe Grosso, MD, PhD, a researcher in the Department of Biomedical and Biotechnological Sciences at the University of Catania’s School of Medicine in Italy.
Grosso, who has led past research on the neuropharmacological effects coffee, has explained: “There is evidence that coffee polyphenols may pass the blood-brain barrier, exert anti-neuroinflammatory effects and even promote neurogenesis, hence resulting in decreased risk of both cognitive and affective disorders.”
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The European coffee-drinkers in this study could be observing an actual effect: Research like Grosso’s has suggested that coffee really might work with your brain chemistry to lift your mood and enhance alertness levels this time of year.
To be just a little more specific, the current report points to a 2010 study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease that concluded approximately one cup of coffee helped “sustained improvement of mood” throughout the day when study participants consumed it every four hours.
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