1. Posted by ZZZZZZ on Mon, May 05, 2008, 7:11 am PDT

I don't know about my memory (what memory!?!) or intelligence, but coffee certainly helps my mental well-being. It is definitely my "drug of choice". I find for mental acuity that word games such as Text Twist (on Yahoo) or the New York Times Sunday (weekend in my case living abroad with no Sunday newspaper) crossword puzzles give my brain a really good workout. And I find it funny that scientists have flip-flopped over the years about coffee's benefits/ detriments.

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2. Posted by ZZZZZZ on Mon, May 05, 2008, 7:12 am PDT

I don't know about my memory (what memory!?!) or intelligence, but coffee certainly helps my mental well-being. It is definitely my "drug of choice". I find for mental acuity that word games such as Text Twist (on Yahoo) or the New York Times Sunday (weekend in my case living abroad with no Sunday newspaper) crossword puzzles give my brain a really good workout. And I find it funny that scientists have flip-flopped over the years about coffee's benefits/ detriments.

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3. Posted by djshaugh on Mon, May 05, 2008, 10:36 am PDT

I enjoy coffee, but it makes me wonder if there have been any longterm studies on how it effects your heart. It seems similar to the effects of smoking (minus the smoke). Basically, I wonder if too much coffee over a long period of time would lead to heart issues later in life. Thanks for the insight Dr. Weil. Daniel

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4. Posted by djshaugh on Mon, May 05, 2008, 10:37 am PDT

I enjoy coffee, but it makes me wonder if there have been any longterm studies on how it effects your heart. It seems similar to the effects of smoking (minus the smoke). Basically, I wonder if too much coffee over a long period of time would lead to heart issues later in life. Thanks for the insight Dr. Weil. Daniel

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5. Posted by yeimy.loco on Thu, May 08, 2008, 5:38 pm PDT

every day we can learn something new

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6. Posted by catluver42 on Sun, May 11, 2008, 8:27 am PDT

Very Interesting. I would have been interested to learn more about how it keeps your brain in shape. Also, some people can get headaches with to much or to little caffeine so you need to balance it out.

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7. Posted by wernergessner2002 on Mon, May 12, 2008, 8:49 am PDT

Its always good to learn more & more....I use the site as info and guidance help !

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8. Posted by Dee on Sat, May 17, 2008, 10:45 pm PDT

I also find it interesting. Do energy drinks work the same as coffee? Some energy drinks have caffine in them, would they work the same? or is there something in the coffee bean? Just curious.

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9. Posted by psychdeb1421 on Wed, Jun 11, 2008, 8:14 am PDT

I am a "50 something" psychiatrist drinking approximately 3-4 cups of coffee every am. I continue to work up to 14 hours daily with the nightly charting plus seeing patients throughout the day. I am glad to hear of these studies and will keep drinking my coffee. I do not have the stimulant side effects sleeping 7-9 hours nightly.

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10. Posted by ironeaglebob on Wed, Jun 11, 2008, 8:19 am PDT

I happy to hear coffee helps, now I have the excuse I'm looking for to continue drinking and enjoying this fine liquid.

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11. Posted by Customer Service R on Wed, Jun 11, 2008, 8:32 am PDT

Hello, Is this positive effect attributed to just coffee and tea? Is the same benefit available from drinking caffeinated diet cola?

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12. Posted by Caualities In War on Wed, Jun 11, 2008, 8:34 am PDT

Great, I love iced coffee.

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14. Posted by hill_gaild on Wed, Jun 11, 2008, 8:53 am PDT

Dr Weils I have been curious about this Question for quiet some times. At what age does a woman's mentrual cycle stops completely

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15. Posted by Gail S on Wed, Jun 11, 2008, 12:38 pm PDT

What is it in coffee that works assistively? Is it caffiene, a combination of elements?

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