5 seemingly healthy habits that are bad for your brain

Cup of coffee

4. Quitting caffeine

For a long time, coffee was considered a guilty pleasure. Sure, it was enjoyable…. but also, addictive and acidic, so therefore not very good for your health. But science has flipped the script on coffee in recent years…

Studies show caffeine has numerous health benefits, including major benefits for your brain….

Not only can caffeine can improve your memory and make you more alert, but it decreases your risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and MS.

Dr. Swart suggests limiting yourself to two cups of coffee per day and drinking it in the morning and after lunch, when you can use its brain benefits the most. Avoid drinking it after 2 pm, though, so you don’t sabotage your sleep.

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Jenny Smiechowski

By Jenny Smiechowski

Jenny Smiechowski is a Chicago-based freelance writer who specializes in health, nutrition and the environment. Her work has appeared in online and print publications like Chicagoland Gardening magazine, Organic Lifestyle Magazine, BetterLife Magazine, TheFix.com, Hybridcars.com and Seedstock.com.

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