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Caffeine is commonly used as an ergogenic aid by many athletes due to the almost unequivocal support in the literature on the beneficial impacts of ingesting caffeine on submaximal performance.  Its effects have been found to improve upon many paradigms including aerobic, anaerobic and muscular strength through the enhancement of both mental and physical performance […]

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Alcohol Drinking alcohol before sleep can be viewed as having both a positive and negative influence on sleep. Most research suggests that consumption of alcohol before sleep has a detrimental impact on sleep quality and quantity.  Due to alcohols fast metabolism, the effects of alcohol on sleep can change between the first and second half […]