It’s safe to say that when a Monday morning rolls around, there’s nothing quite like sipping on a cup of coffee to wake you up. In fact, sometimes it feels so important that you head straight for the coffee pot before drinking water or eating breakfast. But for those who […]
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Drinking Tea May Reduce the Risk of This Cancer, Says New Study
One study recently showed that a particular kind of tea may prevent the formation of painful kidney stones. Now, a new study suggests that tea may offer some protection against a type of cancer that affects nearly 200,000 new patients every year. For a study just published in the British […]
Study shows evidence of beer drinking 9,000 years ago in Southern China
Painted pottery vessels (from Qiaotou platform mound) for serving drinks and food. Credit: Jiajing Wang. Alcoholic beverages have long been known to serve an important socio-cultural function in ancient societies, including at ritual feasts. A new study finds evidence of beer drinking 9,000 years ago in southern China, which was […]
One Major Side Effect of Drinking Beer, Says Dietitian
We’re crazy about beer, especially as the warm weather carries on. It’s an affordable, delicious drink to bring to any party or get-together, and there are plenty of light beer options out there to keep the calories low. We’ve heard a lot about how beer can be heavy in calories, […]
Worst Drinking Habits for Inflammation, Says Expert
There are plenty of occasions that call for your alcoholic drink of choice: happy hour after work, celebrating a friend’s success, toasting to the beginning of your marriage (or vacation), and well, just because you want one. Occasional boozing—particularly a glass of red wine—doesn’t impact your health negatively. However, frequent […]
Drinking This Every Day Could Shorten Your Life Expectancy, New Study Says
You’ve probably heard that soda isn’t the greatest for you. (Two experts just said that’s true even for diet.) Now, a new study has looked at a broader category of drinks to find that when it comes to daily diet habits, it’s not just soda that can lead to disease […]
One Major Side Effect of Drinking Kombucha, Says Science
The fizzy, sweet yet slightly sour beverage is believed to offer a few health benefits, with supporting digestion being at the very top. Kombucha fans say that the beverage can help facilitate digestive processes, rid your body of toxins, and may even give you more energy. However, there is currently […]
Drinking This Much Coffee Raises Dementia Risk by 53 Percent, Study Says
For some of us, the day really can’t get going until we’ve had our morning cup of coffee. And while recent studies have found that the beloved caffeinated beverage may not make us as jittery as we once thought, there’s certainly such a thing as overdoing it. In fact, according […]