INFOGRAPHIC: What Beer And Coffee Does To Our Head?

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Sure, you know how it feels when you've had a few too many coffees or beers. But what's going on in your brain—and how can you harness these magical beverages for maximum benefits? Check out this infographic from Ryoko Iwata's book Coffee Gives Me Superpowers to find out





Source: Prevention

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