Energy drinks promise a quick pick-me-up and are available everywhere, from the gas station convenience store to high-end grocery stores. What’s in those tiny energy shots or soda-sized cans of energy we are drinking? And how do they affect our bodies? Energy drinks are the beverage market’s fastest growing segment, representing a $9-billion plus industry [...]
Simple Tips to Get Most Out of Workouts
October 28, 2012 | Posted by
You’ve carved out a little free time, changed into your workout clothes, and you’re on your way to the gym. Good work; the hardest part—actually getting out the door—is behind you! But will you make the most of your workout? A new study offers up a simple trick to get the most of your sweat [...]
Caffeine And Exercise Help Fight Skin Cancer
June 16, 2012 | Posted by
Caffeine consumption coupled with some exercises may be able to ward off skin cancer caused by sun exposure and also prevent inflammation related to other obesity-linked cancers, suggests a new study. “We found that this combination treatment can decrease sunlight-caused skin cancer formation in a mouse model,” said Yao-Ping Lu, Ph.D., associate research professor of [...]
