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Michael Hunter, MD in BeingWell

A Surprising Relationship Between Caffeine, Alcohol, and Sleep

Michael Hunter, MD in BeingWell

A color photo of coffee beans raining from above, splashing into a white mug of coffee. Caffeine and coffee prepare the brain to move from resting to working on tasks.

Does Your Cup of Coffee Act as a Placebo?

THIS MORNING, I SIT WITH COFFEE IN FRONT OF ME. I am about to close my eyes and inhale…

Michael Hunter, MD in BeingWell

Brown coffee beans drop from above into a pile on the ground. Close-up image, partially blurred. MIXING ALCOHOL AND A HIGH-CAFFEINE ENERGY DRINK is popular among younger adults. Unfortunately, this drink type can mask alcohol’s effects, facilitating over-drinking.

Mixing Alcohol and Caffeine: Put Down the Espresso Martini

Do you enjoy espresso martini drinks? Be…

Kristie Leong M.D. in BeingWell

A Cup of Coffee and a Mental Health Crisis: How Caffeine Affects Mental Illness

Elizabeth Knight, PhD in BeingWell

Woman with blond hair working on a laptop in bed

Four Substances That Steal Sleep

Are you overlooking the effect of your regular routines on your rest?