Don't drink your coffee first thing when you wake up. Here's why.

Want to feel the purest effects of coffee? Don't drink it first thing in the morning when you wake up. Waiting an hour to drink your coffee might sound like torture, but it turns out that our bodies naturally crank out hormones in the morning that could mess with caffeine's superpowers. If you want to optimize your energy, check out our story below to find out how it all works.

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COVID-19 forced a lot of buffets to close, but they're slowly opening up again. Many of them have changed protocols, implementing standards that protect the safety of diners. Before you head out to the buffet, read this story so you can know what you should expect.

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