US EditionMorning Coffee Boosts Mood Significantly, Study Finds
Researchers studied 236 young adults and found morning coffee boosts happiness and enthusiasm, with effects consistent regardless of caffeine habits or mental health status.
- Researchers at Bielefeld University and the University of Warwick found that 236 young adults in Germany felt significantly happier after morning coffee, published in Scientific Reports.
- Professor Sakari Lemola from Bielefeld University notes that around 80% of adults worldwide consume caffeinated beverages, and moderate caffeine consumers experience mild withdrawal symptoms relieved by their first cup.
- By blocking adenosine receptors, caffeine boosts dopamine activity in key brain regions, and participants felt slightly less sad or upset compared with mornings without coffee, Professor Anu Realo explains.
- Despite mood benefits, the study authors caution that caffeine can lead to dependence, health risks, and sleep problems if consumed excessively or later in the day.
- Published in Scientific Reports, Justin Hachenberger from Bielefeld University states no differences emerged across individuals with varying caffeine consumption or mental health statuses.
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Morning coffee boosts mood significantly, study finds
People who regularly consume caffeine are usually in a better mood after a cup of coffee or another caffeinated drink—an effect that is much more pronounced in the morning than later in the day. This finding comes from a new study by researchers at Bielefeld University and the University of Warwick, published in the journal Scientific Reports. Participants reported feeling significantly happier and more enthusiastic on those mornings compared wi…
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Caffeine in the Morning Gives the Biggest Boost to Mood
A large real-world study of 236 young adults found that caffeine significantly boosts positive emotions, particularly in the morning. Participants who had coffee or another caffeinated drink reported feeling happier and more enthusiastic compared to mornings without caffeine.
The first coffee in the morning actually makes you happier – at least that's what a new study suggests. According to this, regular coffee drinkers feel better at home and more energetic than on days without coffee.
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