The concept is relatively innocuous: Get a burst of energy by drinking something out of a colorful can that looks like a soda, but energy drinks have a lot more going on under that pop top. Here is a look at some of the potentially harmful ingredients and some of the health problems that can […]
It is not only intrepid trekkers who climb to Mt. Everest base camp and scale Kilimanjaro that suffer from altitude sickness. Neither is it limited to skiers that carve up on high alpine terrain. Visitors to cities like La Paz, Bolivia or Santa Fe, New Mexico, have been known to experience this ailment. Like jet lag and […]
The Big Q: Do you reach for a cup as soon as you wake in the morning? The Big A: If you do, well that is doing it wrong. According to science, you do not actually need coffee until 10 am. Human bodies are governed by a 24 hour cycle called the circadian clock in […]
‘Coffee should be black as Hell, strong as Death, and sweet as Love.’ -Turkish Proverb When the fatigue of jet lag hits us, it means 1 thing, good coffee. Every culture enjoys their coffee differently, and you can sample different takes on this beloved morning beverage wherever you go. If you are in Singapore try […]
This is a scary story: after a night with just 5 hours sleep a young UK woman decided to down a 2X Espresso. Then it was no-holds-barred as she then downed 6 more 2X shots. Apparently, she thought she was drinking single shots. Astonishing because she actually works in the cafe, and was making the coffee […]
Stress has overtaken back pain as the biggest cause of long term illness, according to a report conducted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, so it is Key we discover what we can do to eliminate it from our busy lives. The word stress refers to the body’s physical and emotional response to […]
Nutrition consultant with Carlyn Rosenblum, MS, RD has this to say about drinking coffee on an empty stomach in the morning before breakfast. “There are a few reasons why coffee isn’t great first thing in the morning, especially for women,” says Ms. Rosenblum. “First, it increases cortisol, which can negatively impact ovulation, weight and hormonal balance.” […]
FLASH: These tips will help you survive the day when you are running on empty. Sleepless nights happen to the best of us. Maybe you tossed and turned all night long, were up working on an urgent deadline or had a bit too much fun celebrating last night and it ate into your shuteye. Whatever the […]
From Cappuccinos to Cold Brew, coffee is a morning must for many Americans. The Big Qs Is it healthy and how much is too much? The Big A: A University of South Australia study suggests a couple of cups to start your day probably will not hurt and may even be good for you. But […]
A study has found that the interaction of an unidentified component of coffee with the caffeine increases blood levels of a crucial growth factor which appears to protect against the process of Alzheimer’s disease. Making use of mice bred for developing Alzheimer’s like symptoms, the researchers provide evidence that caffeinated coffee protects against the disease […]
We all love the way it feels when we drink a cold beverage. Many people start the morning with a cold drink, like orange juice, and we end our evenings with nice cool drinks, especially in the Summer. This may assist in our feeling quenched, but studies show that it does not help in maintaining […]
FLASH: Chances are most of us are drinking our coffee wrong, and that is because science has figured out the right way to do it, and it is not always intuitive. The Big Q: Do you reach for a cup as soon as your eyes open? The Big A: If you do that is wrong. […]
Drinking Coffee Helps Our Skin Stay Healthy Coffee is 1 of the most widely consumed beverages in the world and also 1 of the most widely studied. Research has linked drinking coffee to reducing type 2 diabetes and liver cancer was well as increasing our life span. Now, recent studies show that drinking coffee may […]
The Big Q: What is So Great About Organic Coffee? The Key thing for coffee lovers is that their attachment to their cup of Java is even better for them after age 45. A 10-year study presented recently at the European Society of Cardiology Congress in Barcelona, Spain showed that people who drank 4 cups […]
Coffee and a Longer Life are Linked Coffee and a longer life are linked, a study of nearly 500,000 British adults showed, with coffee drinkers having a lower risk of death over 10 years than abstainers, even for those who down at least 8 cups daily. The apparent longevity boost was seen with instant, ground […]
Addiction, ‘a Disease of Extreme Behavior’ The strictest definition of addiction refers to a disease resulting from changes in brain chemistry caused by compulsive use of drugs or alcohol. The definition includes excessive use that damages health, relationships, jobs and other parts of normal life. Brain research supports that definition, and some imaging studies have […]
Coffee Helps the Heart Grow Stronger Drinking 4 cups of coffee a day could help the heart grow stronger and repair itself from damage, study suggests Caffeine may boost processes which are important for repairing heart cells Experts say caffeine protects the hearts of ageing, obese and pre-diabetic mice Researchers hope their findings will improve […]
Drinking Coffee and Tea Does Not Dehydrate the Human Body The notion that drinking coffee an tea saps the body of moisture through the dehydration process is false. In face, our morning pick-me-up actually helps hydrate us. When you’re really thirsty, a refreshing glass of water is the healthiest thing to drink, but in those […]
Dark Roasted Coffee, ‘The Health Benefits’ Coffee may be the # 1 source of antioxidants in the US diet. Levels of acrylamide, the ingredient California wants to protect drinkers from, in coffee are influenced by the raw materials and the manufacturing process. Coffee beans are dried, roasted and ground before being brewed into coffee. Once the […]
Some Uncommon Causes for High Blood Pressure If you have been diagnosed with hypertension, aka high blood pressure, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high blood pressure affects 33% if adult Americans, but many people do not even know it. The exact causes of hypertension are puzzling […]
Caffeine Not Tied to Irregular Heartbeats in Heart Failure Patients Contrary to conventional thinking, drinking high doses of caffeine might not cause the heart to beat irregularly in heart failure patients, a study showed Monday. The relationship between caffeine consumption and the triggering of arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats, has been explored for decades but remains […]
‘A-Kicker’ Coffee From Down Under Viscous Coffee in Adelaide, Australia prides itself on having the world’s strongest cup of Coffee, with 4 shots of Espresso, 120 milliliters of 10-day brewed cold drip Coffee and 8 ice cubes made from 48-hour brewed cold drip. The A-Kicker Coffee was created by Coffee shop owner Steve Benington to […]
Drinking a Freshly Brewed Cup of Organic Coffee is a Sensory Experience Drinking a freshly brewed cup of excellent Organic coffee is an sensory experience. First, we are greeted by the steaming aroma, so evocative of the earth. As you take your first sip your taste buds will be inundated with an extraordinarily full-bodied mouth […]
Black Coffee, the #1 Source of Antioxidants in the American Diet The benefits of Coffee are becoming so well established that, for 1st time, a government advisory committee included a mention of caffeine in its recommendations for the Y 2015 edition of Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The report said Americans can safely consume up to […]