JAVA JOLT

A study raises concerns about caffeine and exercise. What's a coffee lover to do? By Judi Ketteler PUBLISHED 04/15/2007

Wake up, make a beeline for the coffeepot. it's a routine most of us can relate to. In fact, nearly 60 percent of Americans drink coffee every day. And why not? A cup of joe has long been credited with stimulating the nervous system, helping us feel more alert, better able to concentrate--not to mention more energized for a five-miler. On top of that, coffee's high antioxidant content has been attributed to reducing the risk of diabetes and heart disease, and caffeine has been linked to aiding fat metabolism and easing postworkout pain.