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Experts criticize young athletes’ use of energy drinks
USA Today reports that doctors increasingly are warning parents and coaches about energy drinks’ contents, lax labeling requirements, and the risks of high doses of caffeine — particularly to young athletes.
Posted in Children's Health, Parenting, Sports Medicine
Tagged caffeine, energy drinks
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Chocolate: The Love Drug . . . And Why It’s Good for You
For many, Valentine’s Day is the greatest of holidays, because it celebrates love and ardor. One of the most widely offered Valentine’s Day gifts is chocolate. Chocolate is a complex material possessing numerous compounds, which act upon the brain, producing … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged caffeine, chocolate, dark chocolate, libido, phenethylamine, serotonin, theobromine
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Deficiencies Found in B-Complex Supplements
Tests of B vitamin supplements, including B-complexes and shot-sized energy drinks, revealed problems with the quality of 4 out of 18 products selected for review by independent testing organization ConsumerLab.com. One widely-sold B-complex supplement was found to contain only 17.9% … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Nutritional Health
Tagged B vitamins, caffeine, folate, folic acid, homocysteine, vitamin B-12, vitamin B6
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Coffee’s endless health debate is grounded in fact
Today, I have three blogs to encourage all of you who, when you wake up at the crack of dawn each day need your coffee. Some of you think it’s healthy. Some of you worry it may not be. So, … Continue reading
Posted in Heart Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged caffeine, coffee, migraine, migraine headache, preventing cardiovascular disease, preventing diabetes, type 2 diabetes
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Coffee may have perks for longer living
Drinking up to six cups of coffee a day may lower the overall odds of dying prematurely, mainly because it cuts the risk of dying from heart disease, a recent study suggests. But the study found that heavy coffee drinking … Continue reading
Student’s Research: Energy Drinks Don’t Improve Performance
The energy drink industry generated more than $6 billion in sales in the United States last year. But how much energy do the beverages actually generate? One young researcher who spared no energy to find out.
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Tagged caffeine, energy drinks, Monster, performance
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Twelve Home Remedies for Migraine Headaches
I found this excellent article on home remedies for migraine headaches — which impact more women than men. Several of these I use in my practice. However, I would recommend you discuss any of the natural medications (herbs, vitamins, and … Continue reading
Are your teens having trouble getting to sleep? Many are too caffeinated!
According to a new report in Reuters Health, caffeine-fueled teens are texting, web-surfing, and gaming for hours into the night, which is affecting their alertness and ability to function during the day. What can you, as a parent, do about … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Health, Parenting
Tagged caffeine, coffee, espresso, lack of sleep, poor sleep, sleep, sleep and cell phones, sleep and children, sleep and health, TV and children, TV and health, TV and teens
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10 Diet Myths
True or false: You’ll get fat if you eat at night, high fructose corn syrup makes you gain weight, and caffeine is bad for you. Those are all diet myths that got busted today in Chicago at the American Dietetic … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Health Headlines, Heart Health, Men's Health, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged ADA, American Dietetic Association, caffeine, count calories, diet myths, glycemic index, high fructose corn syrup, protein, salt, sodium, sugar, water, whole grains
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Foods And Medications You Shouldn’t Mix
If you’re taking particular prescription medications, they may not be as effective as they could be if you eat certain foods. That’s because of the way those drugs interact with the foods. More Information:
Posted in Health Headlines, Heart Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged alcohol, antibiotics, antidepressants, blood thinners, caffeine, cheese, dairy foods, dairy products, food-drug interactions, grapefruit juice, MAO inhibitors, vitamin K
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Naps Best Way to Fight Midday Nods
WebMD Health News reports a small British study that suggests that a short siesta or a jolt of java help combat the mid-afternoon nods. What doesn’t seem to work, the study showed, is trying to grab some extra winks … Continue reading
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Tagged caffeine, coffee, nap
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