Why Your Morning Coffee May Boost Your Mood Before You Even Take a Sip
The aroma of cofee may help boost your mood, according to recent research. Busakorn Pongparnit · Moment/Getty The aroma of coffee may help improve mood and reduce feelings of stress, according to a small study of healthy young adults. Smelling coffee was linked to reductions in tension, fatigue, confusion, and other negative mood measures, although researchers found no significant changes in…
The scent of coffee may contribute to a better mood, according to recent research. In a study of young adults, exposure to coffee aroma was linked to lower levels of tension, fatigue, confusion, and other negative emotions. However, researchers did not find significant changes in heart rate, suggesting the effect may be more related to expectations and conditioned responses.
The researchers noted that the benefits may be more about learning and conditioned responses than direct physiological changes. While the aroma of coffee may improve alertness without the caffeine, it should not replace professional treatment for anxiety disorders.
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