Wednesday, May 25, 2016

My Brief Meeting With Nancy Behrman

Nancy Behrman coffee cupWhen I travel to a new location, the first thing I like to do is pull out my phone, open my favorite map application and take a look around at everything that is nearby. There are a few things certain people can’t live comfortably without having close to them or even knowing there they are in the first place. My top 3 things to look for when I’m in a new city or in a new State is to find the nearest grocery store, depending on how long I’ll be there, find the nearest bank, and find the nearest highly rated coffee shop.

If you follow my blog, you know that coffee is what I’m all about and hanging out in coffee shops makes life more interesting. I can’t begin to tell you how many interesting and truly successful people I have met simply by spending my free time in a coffee shop and enjoying my favorite morning brew. One particular classy character I managed to run into and had the pleasure to meet while sitting in a Starbucks while visiting a new city was a woman who went by the name of Nancy Behrman, a leader and professional if I ever saw one.

Unfortunately, she was nearly finished as I walked in, but we still managed to talk a little as she gave me details about what there is to do around the city as well as information about her impressive company, Behrman Communications. I’m serious, spend some time in a coffee shop and say hello to someone. You never know who you’ll discover.

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My Brief Meeting With Nancy Behrman

Nancy Behrman coffee cupWhen I travel to a new location, the first thing I like to do is pull out my phone, open my favorite map application and take a look around at everything that is nearby. There are a few things certain people can’t live comfortably without having close to them or even knowing there they are in the first place. My top 3 things to look for when I’m in a new city or in a new State is to find the nearest grocery store, depending on how long I’ll be there, find the nearest bank, and find the nearest highly rated coffee shop.

If you follow my blog, you know that coffee is what I’m all about and hanging out in coffee shops makes life more interesting. I can’t begin to tell you how many interesting and truly successful people I have met simply by spending my free time in a coffee shop and enjoying my favorite morning brew. One particular classy character I managed to run into and had the pleasure to meet while sitting in a Starbucks while visiting a new city was a woman who went by the name of Nancy Behrman, a leader and professional if I ever saw one.

Unfortunately, she was nearly finished as I walked in, but we still managed to talk a little as she gave me details about what there is to do around the city as well as information about her impressive company, Behrman Communications. I’m serious, spend some time in a coffee shop and say hello to someone. You never know who you’ll discover.

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Monday, May 2, 2016

David R. Gray, Jr. Discusses Recent Studies Focusing on Coffee Consumption and Academic Performance

 

coffee photoCoffee has had something of a frustrating history with regard to the multitude of studies evaluating its health benefits and risks, as each subsequent study seems to suggest something entirely different than what had previously been accepted as fact. There were studies linking coffee consumption with an increased cancer risk, but it was later realized that the study did not adequately control for the fact that many coffee drinkers studied during this time were also tobacco users. Recent studies have been more positive than negative, but David R. Gray, Jr. notes that caffeine may not necessarily possess the academic performance-enhancing capabilities so frequently associated with its consumption.

One study divided regular coffee drinkers into two groups, one of which was provided with a dose of caffeine equivalent to the amount found in close to three cups of coffee while the other received a simple placebo. The 
caffeinated group
seemed to perform better on a number of academic-related tests and reported lower levels of fatigue than the control group, but researchers cautioned that the control group’s relative struggles may have actually been evidence of the adverse impact of caffeine withdrawal rather than the positive impact of caffeine consumption.

While the jury still seems to be out regarding coffee and caffeine consumption, it is plainly evident that coffee — or any other caffeinated beverage for that matter — is not a cure-all for a lack of sleep, so those engaged in academic pursuits should ensure they manage their time well and get plenty of sleep if they truly wish to enjoy a successful academic career.

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David R. Gray, Jr. Discusses Recent Studies Focusing on Coffee Consumption and Academic Performance

 

coffee photoCoffee has had something of a frustrating history with regard to the multitude of studies evaluating its health benefits and risks, as each subsequent study seems to suggest something entirely different than what had previously been accepted as fact. There were studies linking coffee consumption with an increased cancer risk, but it was later realized that the study did not adequately control for the fact that many coffee drinkers studied during this time were also tobacco users. Recent studies have been more positive than negative, but David R. Gray, Jr. notes that caffeine may not necessarily possess the academic performance-enhancing capabilities so frequently associated with its consumption.

One study divided regular coffee drinkers into two groups, one of which was provided with a dose of caffeine equivalent to the amount found in close to three cups of coffee while the other received a simple placebo. The 
caffeinated group
seemed to perform better on a number of academic-related tests and reported lower levels of fatigue than the control group, but researchers cautioned that the control group’s relative struggles may have actually been evidence of the adverse impact of caffeine withdrawal rather than the positive impact of caffeine consumption.

While the jury still seems to be out regarding coffee and caffeine consumption, it is plainly evident that coffee — or any other caffeinated beverage for that matter — is not a cure-all for a lack of sleep, so those engaged in academic pursuits should ensure they manage their time well and get plenty of sleep if they truly wish to enjoy a successful academic career.

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