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The Positive Health Benefits of Caffeine
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This podcast discusses the strong reinforcing effects of caffeine, making us like foods and drinks containing it more than those that don't. However, caffeine also has several positive health benefits, such as neuroprotective and anti-depressive effects, and enhancing mental and physical performance, but it's essential to know when to avoid it.
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