Feeling tired: The 'energy diet' that could stop you feeling fatigued throughout the day
HOURS may have passed since you woke up to your alarm first thing in the morning. However, despite a couple of caffeine hits, you may still be feeling tired and fatigued. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Heart disease: Caffeine 'master regulator’ for cholesterol and 'may protect against CVD'
MONDAY morning comes around and so for many it is time for the working week to begin. Part of the routine of starting work may include a cup of tea or coffee for that caffeine hit. What they may not know is that caffeine could be improving their health at the same time. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Do hair loss prevention shampoos work? Expert on caffeine treatments
HAIR loss products such as caffeine shampoos claim to help reduce hair loss - but do they really work? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 11, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How to Get Healthier Dopamine Highs
Humans aren’t big fans of the status quo. We yearn for new experiences and rewards, whether by seeking a new meal, job, or creative project. Such diverse behaviors are spurred by a chemical in the brain called dopamine. Call it the motivation molecule.
In the modern world, though, dopamine has a dark side. Substances that give us great pleasure, from coffee to cocaine, can raise dopamine levels too high. And digital technologies, such as video games and social media, may affect us similarly.
Because our brains are wired to restore balance, peak levels of dopamine can be followed by painful crashes, marked by cravings...
Source: TIME: Health - March 7, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Matt Fuchs Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Polyuria, Polydipsia and Possible Diabetes Insipidus?
Discussion
The body is smart. It has mechanisms for maintaining balances within the body in a closely controlled manner but allows for a variety of states. This is very true for fluid balance in the body which is highly controlled between almost all of the major body organ systems. When fluid is low, the sensor sends signals for us to drink, and conserves fluid until we can. When the fluid is high, the kidneys excrete the excess and sends signals not to drink. Usually it works very well. While there are many pathological states that can cause polyuria and/or polydipsia, the most common reason is excessive fluid intake beca...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - March 7, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Pharmaceuticals in rivers threaten world health - study
Paracetamol, nicotine, caffeine and epilepsy and diabetes drugs were widely detected, research finds. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 15, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How to live longer: Coffee shown to 'slow down age-related' heart issues – one stipulation
CUPPA, brew, bag 'n' chai - none of these are words for coffee. The brown mug of caffeine, ground from beans, has overtaken tea to become the nation's favourite. As well as the morning energy hit, there's more to this brown drink than meets the discerning eye. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 9, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
South Africa: Zebrafish Research Reveals Green Rooibos Tea's Anxiety-Busting Properties
[The Conversation Africa] Rooibos tea is a uniquely South African product. The plant, Aspalathus linearis, grows mainly in the Cederberg area of the country's Western Cape province. And it's not just a tasty beverage. It is caffeine-free; research has proved that it has anti-inflammatory properties. It's also been found to ease pain and reduce allergies. Rooibos is also good for heart health. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - February 7, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Caffeine and Sodium Benzoate Injection (Caffeine Alkaloid) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - February 7, 2022 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Coffee, Green Tea, and Caffeine and the Risk of Dementia Coffee, Green Tea, and Caffeine and the Risk of Dementia
This study showed that high levels of coffee and caffeine consumption were significantly associated with a reduced risk of dementia in older persons, but green tea had no protective effect.Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 17, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news
Life after lockdown: how do we best recover from the pandemic?
Two years of Covid have wreaked havoc with the nation ’s mental health. What can be learned from the survivors of other traumas and is there a way of thinking ourselves to a happier, healthier place?It was October 2020 when I realised I was going to have to ask for help. I ’ve always been anxious, but thanks to the pandemic, I developed debilitating health anxiety. A dire winter was coming and any respite we’d had over the summer felt like it was slipping away. I couldn’t get to sleep and when I finally did, I had nightmares. My stomach churned and my hands shoo k so badly I had to give up caffeine. I developed a c...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 16, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Rebecca Seal Tags: Mental health Coronavirus Science Infectious diseases Society Medical research Source Type: news
Associations of agression and use of caffeine, alcohol and nicotine in healthy and aggressive individuals - Shima C, Lee R, Coccaro EF.
BACKGROUND: Caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine are the three most commonly used psychoactive substances in the world. Given the known propensity of these substances to influence behavior, the relationship between these substances and aggressive and impulsive ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 27, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Recognizing 'holiday heart'
The holiday season is a time of celebration and excess, but Mayo Clinic experts say too much salt, caffeine and alcohol can lead to a little-known condition called "holiday heart" that can have drastic consequences. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/VNtgtHxQ_d8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1:00) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please "Courtesy: Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. "Holiday heart" may sound like another joyous part of the holiday… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - December 23, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
A successful experience using labetalol and hemodialysis to treat near-fatal caffeine poisoning: a case report with toxicodynamics - Ou HC, Deng JF, Yang CC, Lin CS, Mao YC, Tsai SH, Ho CH.
We present an 18-year-old male who attempted suicide with 295 mg/kg pure caffeine powder (lethal oral dose: 150-200 mg/kg) and was successfully rescued. He pres... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 22, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Do you take your coffee black? Your DNA may be the reason.
Black coffee is preferred by people whose genes predispose them to metabolize caffeine quickly. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - December 19, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Erin Blakemore Source Type: news
