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The ‘Healthy’ Choices That Can Backfire for People With Kidney Disease

The ‘Healthy’ Choices That Can Backfire for People With Kidney Disease

Some products marketed as healthier alternatives may contain hidden ingredients that can affect kidney health over time.

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Rooibos Tea May Reduce Inflammation and Protect the Aging Brain

Rooibos Tea May Reduce Inflammation and Protect the Aging Brain

An exotic South African tea offers more than its unique flavor.

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Why You Shouldn’t Get Your Coffee in a To-Go Cup

Why You Shouldn’t Get Your Coffee in a To-Go Cup

That hot coffee you grabbed to-go this morning on your way to work could have hundreds of thousands of microplastics floating in it. Microplastics from to-go cups leach into your ...

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Coffee Changes Your Gut Microbiome–Even Decaf

Coffee Changes Your Gut Microbiome–Even Decaf

A recent study suggests coffee reshapes the gut microbiome in ways that influence mood, cognition, and inflammation.

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Different Ways Caffeine Affects Sleep

Different Ways Caffeine Affects Sleep

The same caffeine that helps people stay focused during the day also makes it harder for them to fully rest at night.

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Peppermint—the Garden Herb for Mental Clarity

Peppermint—the Garden Herb for Mental Clarity

Cooling, invigorating, and easy to grow, peppermint has been used for centuries to refresh both mind and spirit.

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Drooling, Snoring, Nightmares: How to Ease Common Sleep Problems

Drooling, Snoring, Nightmares: How to Ease Common Sleep Problems

A restful night’s sleep requires balance in both body and mind—even small changes can make a big difference.

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The Hidden Power of Spring: How Simple Daily Habits Can Rebuild Your Energy and Immunity

The Hidden Power of Spring: How Simple Daily Habits Can Rebuild Your Energy and Immunity

TCM's core spring dietary practices include three key principles: warming, circulating, and clearing.

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Large Study Shows High Caffeine Intake Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk

Large Study Shows High Caffeine Intake Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk

A study tracked more than 131,000 people for up to 43 years.

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A Cup of Calm: How Tea Promotes Focus and Tranquility

A Cup of Calm: How Tea Promotes Focus and Tranquility

Rooted in ancient tradition and backed by modern science, tea’s natural compounds support clarity and calm.

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Tea May Be Nicer to Your Bones Than Coffee, Study Suggests

Tea May Be Nicer to Your Bones Than Coffee, Study Suggests

The findings offer fresh insight into a long-standing question about caffeine and bone health.

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Some Coffee Compounds May Be Problematic—Here’s What You Can Do

Some Coffee Compounds May Be Problematic—Here’s What You Can Do

From toxins to pesticide residues, we examine what's really in your coffee and whether you should be concerned.

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Which Tea Truly Calms You? Discover the Best Brews for Stress and Sleep

Which Tea Truly Calms You? Discover the Best Brews for Stress and Sleep

Gender and time of life guide when and for what purposes to take certain teas for the greatest health benefits.

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Coffee’s Energy Boost Is an Illusion

Coffee’s Energy Boost Is an Illusion

We often think of coffee as a quick energy boost, but science suggests it acts more like a high-interest credit card.

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Caffeine Gum: Fast Energy, Faster Absorption—but Not Without Risks

Caffeine Gum: Fast Energy, Faster Absorption—but Not Without Risks

Caffeine gum fits in your pocket, making it convenient for people who want a controlled dose of caffeine for a mental or physical edge.

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The Quest for Matcha Alternatives

The Quest for Matcha Alternatives

With Japanese matcha supplies running low, tea aficionados look to the United States for healthy alternatives.

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Caffeine May Slow Cellular Aging by Activating a Protective Stress Response

Caffeine May Slow Cellular Aging by Activating a Protective Stress Response

Recent research shows how caffeine activates cellular pathways similar to those triggered by exercise and calorie restriction, potentially slowing aging.

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Yerba Mate: An Energizing Brew With Blood Sugar and Heart Benefits

Yerba Mate: An Energizing Brew With Blood Sugar and Heart Benefits

Yerba mate is packed with bioactive compounds that may support metabolism, heart health, and even cancer prevention.

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Caffeine May Be Borrowing Energy From You–Here’s Why

Caffeine May Be Borrowing Energy From You–Here’s Why

Your morning cup of joe may feel like it's giving you energy, but the effect is an illusion.

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Coffee Timing Linked to Health Outcomes

Coffee Timing Linked to Health Outcomes

A new study finds that morning coffee drinkers reap more benefits than those who sip throughout the day.

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Health Benefits of Coffee and Important Consumption Precautions

Health Benefits of Coffee and Important Consumption Precautions

Drinking coffee the right way is key to maximizing its health benefits while avoiding potential side effects.

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New Study Illustrates Coffee’s Unique Influence on Your Gut

New Study Illustrates Coffee’s Unique Influence on Your Gut

Learn about how coffee dramatically affects gut bacteria levels, according to research involving nearly 77,200 study participants.

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Mushroom Coffee Has a Variety of Benefits—Here’s How to Reap Them

Mushroom Coffee Has a Variety of Benefits—Here’s How to Reap Them

Research shows that mushrooms are rich in antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti-cancer, and immune properties.

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Do These 2 Things Before Drinking Morning Coffee

Do These 2 Things Before Drinking Morning Coffee

Plus, discover 10 evidence-based reasons to drink a daily cup of coffee.

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The Danger in the Caffeine High: Coffee’s Good Versus Bad Effects

The Danger in the Caffeine High: Coffee’s Good Versus Bad Effects

“He was addicted to caffeine. He’d have anywhere from six to 12 cups a day,” says Dr. Daniel Amen, describing an Air Force pilot he once treated. Watch our exclusive ...

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Caffeine Intake Linked to Lower Risk of Multiple Cardiometabolic Diseases

Caffeine Intake Linked to Lower Risk of Multiple Cardiometabolic Diseases

Researchers found yet another benefit that may add to the list of health advantages of consuming caffeine from food or beverages.

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Relieve Migraine, Dry Eyes Through Vitamins, Diet, Cutting Coffee: Dr. Rani Banik

Relieve Migraine, Dry Eyes Through Vitamins, Diet, Cutting Coffee: Dr. Rani Banik

How are migraine, dry eyes, and light sensitivity linked? And how can vitamins, alongside dietary and lifestyle changes, bring relief? Watch our exclusive episode, only on NTD. It was “like ...

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