Caffeine Aids Golden Girls’ Mental Health
Monday, August 3rd, 2009 by Janet Ralof (Science News)Although wine may improve with age, the human body tends to falter during the so-called golden years. Among the most exasperating declines occur in memory and critical aspects of reasoning. However, downing plenty of caffeine-rich coffee or tea may offer one low-cost solution for keeping aging wits sharp, a French study finds. The rub: This strategy appears to benefit only women.
Janet Raloff is a writer for Science News