Binge drinking is generally unhealthy, but research has shown that alcohol decreases bone mass and strength, and increases the risk for osteoporosis (bone thinning). So try not to go overboard! … Read More
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Coconut water is one of the hottest new beverage trends. People who make and sell it offer up lots of health claims, saying it can prevent cancer, slow aging and cure hangovers. It is supposed to stop wrinkles, lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and break up kidney stones. But is coconut water all it’s cracked … Read More
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A Chinese proverb says, “Better to be without food for three days than tea for one.” That could be a very wise adage. It has been shown that heart attack survivors who drank 2 or more cups of tea a day reduced their risk of death over the next 4 years by 44%. The benefits … Read More
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Americans love caffeine—close to 90% of us consume it. As popular as it is, is caffeine actually safe? Not for everyone, including pregnant women. Pregnant women should avoid or at least cut back on caffeine, especially if they are heavy users. The March of Dimes and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend no … Read More
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Name a drink that can make you more alert for late-night studying, prevent you from fainting when giving blood, and even promote a tiny weight loss. Chances are you didn’t say water. But that is the right answer. The American Red Cross found that drinking 16 ounces of water before a blood donation reduced the … Read More
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Many of us enjoy a daily cup of coffee, but few of us would offer caffeine-containing drinks to our kids. Yet because of the lack of labeling requirements and the avalanche of advertising directed at children, many kids are regularly drinking energy drinks that pack a wallop of caffeine per can. A cup of coffee … Read More
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In a word, no. Drinking raw milk is playing Russian roulette with your health. The main difference between raw milk and pasteurized milk is the amount of bacteria. Proponents of raw milk feel it’s more nutritious and contains antimicrobial properties. But raw milk can be very dangerous — especially for pregnant women, children, or those with a weakened immune system. Raw milk can be a host to a wide array of pathogens, including but not limited to, staphylococcus aureus, campylobacter jejuni, E. coli, listeria monocytogenes and yesinia enterocolitica. In the more serious cases food-borne illness can cause kidney failure, premature births, and death. Since 1998, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 831 illnesses, 66 hospitalizations and 1 death associated with raw milk. … Read More
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We talk a lot about what not to do. We educate people not to drink and drive. We caution about drinking too much and the dangers of alcohol abuse. But rarely do we give people information on how to drink responsibly. Of all the foods we eat, people know the least about alcohol. Why do … Read More
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Energy drinks are one of the fastest growing beverage categories, with new innovations coming out all the time. More than 500 new energy drinks are launched yearly. Two of the newest are energy shots — small bottles (about 2 ounces) that deliver the same energizing components in a smaller volume — and malt beverage-energy drink … Read More
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Buying a container of milk for your family is more complicated than it used to be. We help make it easy. Once upon a time, buying milk was a simple task. But today, you can buy plain milk, organic milk, or hormone-free milk. All come at 4 different levels of fat and in a number … Read More
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