Christopher Alford's Outputs (36)

Energy drinks mixed with alcohol: Are there any risks? (2015)
Journal Article

There have now been a number of publications, including laboratory studies and surveys, on alcohol mixed with energy drinks. Some authors have highlighted problems associated with consumption of this beverage combination, including reduced perception... Read More about Energy drinks mixed with alcohol: Are there any risks?.

Mapping brain activity during loss of situation awareness: An EEG investigation of a basis for top-down influence on perception (2014)
Journal Article

Objective: The objective was to map brain activity during early intervals in loss of situation awareness (SA) to examine any co-activity in visual and high-order regions, reflecting grounds for top-down influences on Level 1 SA.
Background: Behavior... Read More about Mapping brain activity during loss of situation awareness: An EEG investigation of a basis for top-down influence on perception.

Effects of mixing alcohol with caffeinated beverages on subjective intoxication: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2014)
Journal Article

It has been suggested that mixing alcohol with energy drinks or other caffeinated beverages may alter the awareness of (or 'mask') intoxication. The proposed reduction in subjective intoxication may have serious consequences by increasing the likelih... Read More about Effects of mixing alcohol with caffeinated beverages on subjective intoxication: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Energy drinks mixed with alcohol: Misconceptions, myths, and facts (2012)
Journal Article

Background: Whilst energy drinks improve performance and feelings of alertness, recent articles suggest that energy drink consumption combined with alcohol may reduce perception of alcohol intoxication, or lead to increased alcohol or drug use. This... Read More about Energy drinks mixed with alcohol: Misconceptions, myths, and facts.

British Association for Psychopharmacology consensus statement on evidence-based treatment of insomnia, parasomnias and circadian rhythm disorders (2010)
Journal Article

Sleep disorders are common in the general population and even more so in clinical practice, yet are relatively poorly understood by doctors and other health care practitioners. These British Association for Psychopharmacology guidelines are designed... Read More about British Association for Psychopharmacology consensus statement on evidence-based treatment of insomnia, parasomnias and circadian rhythm disorders.

Moderate exercise two hours before bedtime significantly improves sleep (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Preliminary investigations of the use of aromatherapy for treating mild to moderate insomnia (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Sleepiness, countermeasures and the risk of motor vehicle accidents (2009)
Book Chapter

There are several factors that increase the risk of driver sleepiness and result in increased accident risk. Modern vehicle design enables the driver to travel at high speeds and for long distances in a comfortable and often sleep promoting driving... Read More about Sleepiness, countermeasures and the risk of motor vehicle accidents.

The dreams of male and female abstinent alcoholic's in stage II recovery compared to non-alcholic controls: are the differences significant? (2009)
Journal Article

All in the cup or all in the mind - the effects of caffeine and belief of caffeine consumption on sleep and waking (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The effect of music tempo on speed perception and heart rate in a real driving situation (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Aromatherapy massage as a treatment for everyday stress and anxiety in students (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Effects of hypnotics on sleep and quality of life in insomnia (2008)
Book Chapter

Development of a novel electrochemical immuno-assay using a screen printed electrode for the determination of secretory immunoglobulin A in human sweat (2007)
Journal Article

This paper reports on the steps involved in the development of a novel electrochemical immunoassay for secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) determinations in human sweat. This novel immunoassay involves an initial step whereby sweat sIgA is adsorbed ont... Read More about Development of a novel electrochemical immuno-assay using a screen printed electrode for the determination of secretory immunoglobulin A in human sweat.

NICE review: Not nice for patients! (2005)
Journal Article

The effects of Red Bull Energy Drink on human performance and mood (2001)
Journal Article

The effects of Red Bull Energy Drink, which includes taurine, glucuronolactone, and caffeine amongst the ingredients, were examined over 3 studies in a total of 36 volunteers. Assessments included psychomotor performance (reaction time, concentration... Read More about The effects of Red Bull Energy Drink on human performance and mood.