Caffeine and Health Awareness Quiz

"Pick Me Up" and "Perk You Up"

• "Pick me up" refers to something that increases your energy or mood.
• "Perk you up" is similar to "pick me up" but only focuses on energy and alertness.
• “Pick me up” is a noun and a verb, but “perk me up” is only a verb.

Caffeine Intake

• "Intake" refers to how much caffeine you consume.
• "Consumption" is the more common and easily understood term.

Cardio Metabolic Multi-morbidity (CM)

• CM refers to the coexistence of at least two cardio metabolic diseases like coronary heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
• The term is difficult to pronounce.
• It is typically abbreviated as "CM" for ease of use.

UK Biobank

• The UK Biobank is a large biomedical database and research resource that follows people long-term.

"At The Outset"

• "At the outset" means at the very beginning, like when people joined the UK Biobank.

Self-Reported Caffeine Consumption

• "Self-reported" means that participants provide information about their caffeine intake.
• This information is not necessarily accurate because participants could be lying.

Results of the Study

• The study found that people who consumed 3 cups of coffee or tea per day had a 48.1% lower risk of developing CM compared to people who drank less than 1 cup.
• Moderate caffeine intake, about 200-300 milligrams daily, was also associated with a lower CM risk.

Methodology and Existing Data

• The methodology used in the study is deemed strong.
• The study's results align with existing data on caffeine and heart health.

The Extent of the Connection

• The study suggests a link between caffeine consumption and a reduced risk of CM.
• However, the exact extent of the connection, or how strong the link is, needs further exploration.
• Other factors, such as diet and physical activity, need to be considered.

"To An Extent"

• This expression is used to limit the scope of a statement.
• It indicates partial agreement or acceptance.

Comfort for Coffee and Tea Lovers

• The study provides comfort to people who already have a coffee or tea habit.
• It suggests that their caffeine consumption may offer some protection against certain diseases.

"Provide Comfort" and Other Alternatives

• "Provide comfort" means to make someone feel good.
• Other similar expressions include:
  • “Bring comfort”
  • “Make you feel good”
  • “Make you feel better”
  • “Provide reassurance”
  • “Provide relief”

"To Consume"

• "Consume" is a verb that can be used to refer to the act of drinking or eating something.
• It is often used in a more formal or technical context compared to “drink” or “have.”

“Perhaps” vs. “Maybe”

• "Perhaps" is a formal synonym for "maybe."
• Both can be used in everyday speech; however, “perhaps” is often considered slightly more formal which makes it more appropriate for writing.

"Drink, Drank, Drunk"

• “Drink” is the base form of the verb.

• “Drank” is the past tense of the verb.

• “Drunk” is the past participle.

• It is common to use “have” instead of “drunk” in everyday speech (e.g., "I've already had 3 cups today").### Caffeine Consumption and Heart Health

• Participants' caffeine consumption was self-reported through their daily intake of coffee, black tea, or green tea.

• The study utilized primary care data, hospital records, and death certificates to evaluate the development of Coronary Microvascular Disease (CMD).

• Participants who consumed three cups of coffee per day exhibited a 48.1% reduction in CMD risk.

• Consuming 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine daily resulted in a 40.7% reduction in CMD risk.

• These reductions in risk were observed when compared to individuals who consumed minimal or no caffeine.

• The methodology employed in the study is considered robust and aligns with existing research on caffeine and heart health.

• Further research is required to fully comprehend the relationship between caffeine consumption and heart health.

• Lifestyle factors, such as dietary habits and physical activity levels, might influence the observed association.

• The findings offer reassurance to individuals who already enjoy coffee or tea, but do not necessarily advocate for initiating a regular caffeine regimen.