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Combining theanine with dark chocolate may improve focus, lower BP

A Northern Arizona University (NAU) study has found that when L-theanine is added to dark chocolate, the combination may help you overcome your afternoon slump and support healthy blood pressure. These results add more confirmation to a large body of existing research...

The high cost of stress

Most of us know that chronic stress is bad, but an article in Popular Science details the myriad ways chronic stress takes its toll on you. The article by science writer Brooke Borel reviews how the high cost of stress can impact your nervous, cardiovascular,...

5 ways to upgrade your brain

Green tea figures prominently in an Fast Company article about 5 ways to upgrade your brain before lunch. In fact, green tea is the first suggestion by Max Lugavere, a filmaker, media personality and brain health advocate. The L-theanine in green tea is lauded by...

Americans stressed about money

Americans stressed about money have lots of company, according to a new survey released by the American Psychological Association (APA). “Regardless of the economic climate, money and finances have remained...