Prescription medicines used to treat ADHD may be working by making one more alert and interested in tasks, rather than ...

Eating peppermints can increase alertness in people who are ill with the common cold, according to new research by Cardiff University scientists. The study, from the university's School of Psychology, ...

ADHD stimulants may improve performance not by sharpening focus, but by making the brain more awake and motivated.

Drinking too much coffee can affect your body throughout the day and even make it harder to fall asleep at night. From heightened alertness after your first sip to frequent bathroom trips and an ...

The gentle hum of fluorescent lights overhead. The persistent ping of notifications from your smartphone. The subtle scent of cleaning products lingering in your office. These seemingly innocuous ...

We can’t always rock up to every workout with 10/10 energy, and on those tougher days, reaching for a pre-workout can give you the extra boost you need to power through. “Pre-workout supplements are ...