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Tag Archives: coffee
Coffee reduces risk of cancer in women
The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports that research published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention suggests that “drinking four or more cups of caffeinated coffee may protect against endometrial cancer.”
Posted in Cancer, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged cancer prevention, coffee, endometrial cancer, preventing cancer
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Drinking coffee associated with decreased skin cancer risk
The Los Angeles Times reports that according to research presented at the American Association for Cancer Research International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research, “drinking coffee was associated with decreased risk of a common and slow-growing form of skin cancer … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Heart Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged basal cell carcinoma, BCC, coffee, preventing skin cancer, skin cancer
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Drinking coffee reduces breast cancer risk
After a long holiday weekend, some of you may need to have an extra cup of coffee to get this short week started. Well, good news, if you do. Women who “drink a substantial amount of coffee each day may … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, coffee
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Drinking coffee reduces prostate cancer risk
In the past there have been conflicting data on the health benefits and risks of drinking coffee — however, in general, the studies have been far more positive than negative. And now, a new study finds that men who drank six … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Men's Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged coffee, preventing prostate cancer, prostate cancer
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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
Tea and coffee ‘protect against heart disease’
Drinking several cups of tea or coffee a day appears to protect against heart disease, a 13-year-long study from the Netherlands has found. It adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting health benefits from the most popular hot drinks. Those … Continue reading
Posted in Heart Health, Nutritional Health
Tagged coffee, preventing heart disease, tea
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Organic: What it actually means on different products
You see the word ‘organic’ more and more. But what does it actually say about what it’s on? Some consumers are more than willing to pay higher prices for organically grown food and other products. But is the extra dollar worth … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Men's Health, Nutritional Health, Parenting, Woman's Health
Tagged coffee, cosmetics, dairy foods, dairy products, fruits, organic, organically grown, pesticides, processed food, vegetables
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Coffee and Your Health
Today I’m teaching the family medicine residents at the In His Image Family Medicine Residency Program in Tulsa, Oklahoma. One of them asked if there were any health benefits of coffee. Of course, long time readers on this blog know … Continue reading
Posted in Heart Health, Nutritional Health, Woman's Health
Tagged coffee, diabetes, heart rate, palpitations, type 2 diabetes, type 2 DM
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Iced Coffee Drinks Can Pack as Many Calories as an Entire Meal
Enjoying an iced coffee drink? Better skip dinner or hit the gym afterwards, with a cancer charity warning that some iced coffee drinks contain as many calories as a hot dinner. More Information:
Posted in Heart Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity
Tagged coffee, iced coffee, iced coffee drinks, Starbucks
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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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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
Posted in General Health, Health Headlines, Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged caffeine, coffee, nap
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