U.S. army research gives new meaning to G.I. ‘Joe’
Ah, caffeine. That little pause that refreshes. But if you’re in the military, that cuppa joe or caffeine-laced energy drink can literally be a lifesaver.
That’s why scientists in the United States military have spent 10 years researching the benefits of caffeine. They’ve come up with a mobile application called 2B-Alert, which can recommend how much of the popular stimulant to consume and when to consume it to optimize its effects.
“Mathematical models that accurately predict the effects of sleep/wake schedules on human neurobehavioral performance are valuable tools for effective management of operational alertness and fatigue,” says the study, first published in the journal Sleep in 2016.
“However, to be of practical use, they must also be able to predict the alertness- and ...