Did you know that more tea equals fewer cavities? It’s true–several cups of black tea (the stuff in most regular teabags) can suppress the bacteria that cause cavities and the build up of plaque. … Read More
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At most restaurants, drink refills are free. You’ll quickly get more soda and coffee without even asking. You get more, so you drink more. You’re thinking, It’s free, why shouldn’t I drink it? One reason: Liquid calories may be making you fat. They may be making the entire country fat. The Centers for Disease Control … Read More
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Yes, binge drinking bad for your bones. By itself binge drinking is unhealthy but research has shown that alcohol decreases bone mass and strength, and increases the risk for osteoporosis (bone thinning). … Read More
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For most of us coffee, equals its energizing properties. Coffee — or more specifically the caffeine it contains — can increase alertness and stimulate performance in high-intensity, short-duration activities, like sprinting. Drinking caffeinated coffee regularly is mildly addictive. And, stopping caffeine intake abruptly can cause headaches and other annoying symptoms. But, the caffeine habit is … Read More
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Do you drink coffee regularly? How much do you know about it? Test yourself here! True or false? Coffee causes high blood pressure True and false! Moderate intakes of regular coffee have no effect on blood pressure readings, but habitual high intakes can cause a rise in blood pressure. True or false? Caffeine is dehydrating … Read More
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As we get older we are more susceptible to the effect of alcohol. In a recent study in the journal BMC Research Notes, researchers found that for subjects who were 62 years old, it took only two drinks containing alcohol to interfere with the ability to walk and step over an obstacle. At this level … Read More
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More than half of us drink coffee daily, averaging slightly over three cups a day and another 25% drink coffee occasionally. We rarely think about the calories in a cup of coffee, but maybe we should. When health professionals give recommendations for drinking coffee, they are referring to 8-ounce cups, not 20-ounce mocha grandees with … Read More
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For years convenience stores have sold drinks in quart-sized containers. Now Starbucks is about to debut a 31-ounce “trenta” cup for iced coffee, iced tea and lemonade in 14 states. That’s more than a third larger than the chain’s “venti,” which holds 20 ounces. Keep in mind that iced coffee with milk and sugar averages … Read More
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You know to drink cranberry juice to prevent urinary tract infections, but did you know it’s the color that does the trick? The red pigments in juice protect against urinary tract infections. They stop bacteria that cause the infection, from adhering to the lining of the bladder. … Read More
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What juice is the best to buy for your family? There sure are plenty of choices, with new fresh, frozen, refrigerated, bottled and boxed juices seemingly coming out every week, plus products fortified with vitamins, minerals, sterols, phytochemicals and fiber. And that’s not to mention organic, sweetened, unsweetened, artificially sweetened, and light varieties of juice. … Read More
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