The alertness may be from the experience.
Your early morning cup of coffee may not be having the effect you think.
Scientists have found the feeling of alertness might actually be more of a placebo effect related to the experience of drinking the coffee, rather than the effects of the caffeine itself.
Researchers say coffee had a greater effect on the brain compared to caffeine consumed alone.
Laois Rose Picks Up First Perfect Score In DWTS Ireland History
Katelyn Cummins scored a perfect score of 50 yesterday evening.
Irish Cancer Society Funds Free Counselling Sessions Across Midlands
An estimated 44,000 people in Ireland get cancer each year.
Midlands Singer Urges Heart Health Awareness After Sudden Attack
Michael English is asking people to get regular checkups.
Midlands Record Shop Owner Hails U2’s Politically Charged New Music
Six new songs feature on the bands new EP.
Laois Choir To Film Music Video With Irish Folk Icon
Filming takes place this Saturday.
Westmeath Scientist Receives Prestigious Honour
The TUS scientist is being honoured by the University of Strathclyde.
6,000 Trees Distributed Creating New Habitats Across Offaly
The Hares Corner project is one of 26 projects currently managed by the Burrenbeo Trust.
Laois Locals Gather For EP Meeting
The AGM gets underway at 7pm this evening.
Midlands Musician Survey Launching
The information will help develop free workshop programmes for artists in the region.
Rose Of Tralee Steals DWTS Spotlight With Perfect Rumba
Katelyn Cummins scored 39 points yesterday.
Forest Fest Act Cancels Appearance At Festival
The Lemonheads were due to play Forest Fest in Emo.
Westmeath Town Awarded For Night Time Economy
Mullingar is receiving the award.
Westmeath Matchmaker Shares Top Valentines Day Tips
Mullingar's Mairead Loughman is celebrating a decade in business this year.
Farmer Concerns Mount Over Slurry Storage Capacity
FRS Co-Op is a multi-sector co-op operating across multiple services.
Laois Actor Settling Roots In West Cork
Robert Sheehan is applying for planning permission for works on his Cork farmhouse.
Westmeath Comedian Shares Journey From Diet Culture To New Stand-Up Show
Alison Spittle will be on her new tour next month.
Laois County Council Launch Youth Theatre Pilot Proposals
The public have until the end of the month to apply to run a youth theatre in Portlaoise.
Film Offaly Launches 2026 Short Film Awards
There's a €12,000 bursary for the winning film.
Midlands Stars Survive Fright Night Under The Glitter Ball
Next week is Boy Bands V Girl Groups Night.
Rossie To Aussie Nurse Arrives Down Under For Fundraiser
The challenge ultimately became a two year adventure for Fergal.
