Does coffee have brain benefits?

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Written by Meredith Worthington, Ph.D. — Medically reviewed and edited by Tod Cooperman, M.D.

Updated February 15, 2024 ⓘ

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Answer:

Coffee can temporarily increase attention, shorten reaction time, and increase vigilance i.e., the ability to perform during lengthy, boring tasks. But its effects on short- or long-term memory are mixed.

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