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Caffeine Defined
Alkaloid that stimulates alertness and boosts energy. A herbal compound that enhances alertness and fights fatigue. Caffeine increases endurance during prolonged activity by increasing blood epinephrine (adrenaline) levels, thereby allowing fat cells to break down more readily during aerobic activity. Caffeine also makes a muscle contraction more forceful.
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The Importance of a Good Night's Sleep
Published October 11, 2008, 3:44 am, Carteret County News-Times
(ARA) - Professional athletes know that adequate sleep is as crucial to peak performance as any other aspect of training. Sleep not only provides physical rest for our bodies, but mental rest and renewal for our minds. Most people recognize the benefits of sleep, so why don't we make it a priority?
Stock Market Blues
Published October 10, 2008, 6:23 pm, KVEW Kennewick
KENNEWICK -- The tanking stock market can cause all sorts of health problems, psychological and or physical. Doctors say investors may have trouble sleeping or act irritable. Some people may turn to prescription drugs or alcohol.
Have we all become a bunch of anxious, depressed, sleep-deprived irritable stress-heads?
Published October 8, 2008, 6:57 pm, ZDNet
Let's face it, the last month or so has been a challenge for just about anyone's tolerance of stress and has made even the most "stable" of us question our own emotional and mental health. But I've discovered that IT workers in particular, or anyone who is tightly tied to the use of technology is now on the border of becoming a quivering pile of jelly. I'm no mental health expert, but I've been ...
Mullen | LaDawn Six Pack: Some Palin-ized names for Utah's middle class.
Published October 8, 2008, 11:40 am, Salt Lake City Weekly
What's not to love about the silly season? Four weeks out from the election, satirical blogs and viral e-mails are popping up more frequently than the veins in an agitated John McCain's neck. Over at the blog ThingsPalinCanName.com, an Oct. 4 post, riffing on Sarah Palin's vice presidential debate performance, was headlined "My Pet Names for the Middle Class": ...
Sacred Intentions
Published October 7, 2008, 9:09 pm, Baltimore City Paper
"And I felt like I was being whisked...whoa, boy...and then I went to all these other places." [Sandy Lundahl (left)]; "We have to move beyond the concept of getting high and seek to become more mature human beings.
Alessi: Energy drinks not worth the buzz
Published October 7, 2008, 8:49 pm, The Norwich Bulletin
The latest craze among the party crowd, as well as those who must work through the night, is the use of so-called “energy drinks” (also marketed as gels or shots). These caffeine and sugar concoctions are designed to keep people awake. Unfortunately, athletes have begun to use them as supplements to improve athletic performance.
Stay Productive . . . Without the Coffee
Published October 7, 2008, 3:59 pm, HispanicBusiness.com
Being caught between the current financial crisis and the upcoming holiday crunch is no excuse to slack off when it comes to keeping up with the inbox at the office. Many are looking for a way to accelerate their energy and avoid depression, but still maintain their health.
Adolescent migraines
Published October 7, 2008, 2:16 am, SouthtownStar
Since about third grade, Jennie Kamrath has come home from school every day with a splitting headache. It was during middle school that her headaches worsened and doctors discovered the now-17-year-old was suffering from migraines. Jennie is among the 5 percent of children and adolscents to suffer migraines.
Gallbladder removed via naval
Published October 7, 2008, 1:08 am, Belleville News-Democrat
In a first for the St. Louis region, surgeons at Washington University are removing patients' gallbladders using a single, small incision in the bellybutton that leaves a barely visible scar.
Avoiding an energy crisis
Published October 6, 2008, 9:44 pm, The Florida Times-Union
Jena Bishop used to drink as many as three Red Bulls within hours of each other to help her study the night before a big test. As it turned out, the University of North Florida student's plan usually worked too well.
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Fri Oct 10
- Diet Pepsi Max - The Official Site: if it's diet pepsi, it's gotta be diet pepsi max. it's all about the caffeine jones! nice fizzy soda sound fx, too!
- What Happens To Your Body If You Drink A Coke Right Now?
- Coffee Drinking May Help Protect Against Type 2 Diabetes
- Three Facts About Supplements That You Might Not Know: Supplements are a popular alternative to traditional medicine, but there are many misconceptions surrounding them. It is important to know what you?re looking for beforehand, and not be fooled by a long list of ingredients.
- Everyday Icons Candle "Our Lady of Abundant Caffeine": With trembling hands I humbly beg you to guide me to the divine peak of rich, mountain-grown flavor. Strengthen me with you miraculous energy that I may tolerate the demands of family and co-workers, and fortify me against life's myriad annoyances for yet another day.... Amen.
Thu Oct 9
- Using Caffeine For Post-Bodybuild ing Workout Soreness: Caffeine supposedly blocks the activity of adenosine, which activates pain receptors more readily. Subjects (just nine though) reported...
- Caffeine Content of Drinks - Energy Fiend: Damn, this is useful.
Wed Oct 8
- How much caffeine is in your daily habit? - MayoClinic.com
- Why I won't be giving up my morning coffee any time soon | Dr Briffa's Blog: 1. Paynter NP, et al. Coffee and sweetened beverage consumption and the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus. American Journal of Epidemiology. 2006;164(11):1 075-1084 2. Bidel S, et al. Coffee consumption and risk of total and cardiovascular mortality among patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetologia 2006;49(11):26 18-2626 3. Andersen LF, et al. Consumption of coffee is associated with reduced risk of death attributed to inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases in the Iowa Women?s Health Study. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2006;83(5):103 9-1046
Tue Oct 7
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