Health Bulletin

Coffee may keep your ears from ringing

Being a coffee lover may be good for your ears, according to the study in the recent issue of the American Journal of Medicine.
Researchers found that women who consumed higher amounts of caffeine were less likely to have tinnitus, which is a steady ringing or buzzing in the ear. Women who consumed less than 150 mg a day of caffeine (found in about one-and-a-half 8-ounce cups of coffee) were 15% more likely to develop tinnitus than those who consumed 450-599 mg a day of caffeine, the investigators found.

Older adults sharpest in the morning

Older adults' minds may be sharpest in the morning, according to the study recently published in the journal Psychology and Aging. The findings offer strong evidence that older adults' brain function can vary widely during the day.