What is an ideal diet for runners? (Fitness query of the day)
I have just started running as part of my exercise regimen. Could you please suggest a good diet for runners? Answered by our expert Urmi Kothari, an alternative fitness professional who heads her...
View ArticleEnergy drinks may ruin sleep
Although energy drinks may enhance athlete’s performance, they also cause insomnia and nervousness, a study said. The study carried out by experts from the Camilo Jose Cela University (UCJC), Spain...
View ArticleEnergy drinks to blame for nervousness and anxiety in athletes
If you love giving your energy levels a boost with energy drinks, you are probably doing yourself a lot more harm than good. A new study has revealed that energy drinks have negative effects of on the...
View ArticleWhy energy drinks are bad for your heart
‘Energy’ drinks which are so popular during physical exercise and even otherwise among children and younger adults can cause heart problems, a research shows. ‘People sometimes consume a number of...
View ArticleEnergy drinks consumption linked to smoking
Weekly consumption of sports drinks and energy drinks among teens is linked to higher consumption of other sugar-sweetened beverages, cigarette smoking, and screen media use, said a study. Sports and...
View ArticleBeware — energy drinks can lead to heart problems in teens
A new study has found that consumption of energy drinks among teenagers may be linked with poor mental health and substance use. Researchers are calling for limits on teen’s access to the drinks and...
View ArticleBeware – adolescent energy drink consumers likelier to become drug addicts!
Is your child hooked to energy drinks? Watch out for him as he may turn into a drug addict later. Widespread adolescent energy drink use is strongly associated with substance use later in life, finds...
View ArticleDon’t mix your drinks
A new study has suggested that mixing energy drinks with alcohol is riskier than just drinking alcohol alone. Lead author of the study Megan Patrick from the University of Michigan Institute for Social...
View ArticleBeware – energy drinks spike your heart rate!
Scientists have revealed that healthy adults who consume energy drinks with high caffeine and taurine content have significantly increased heart contraction rates one hour later. Jonas Dorner, M.D.,...
View ArticleBeat exam stress with these top 10 tips (Gallery)
10 ways to survive the exams ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 11 It’s exam time again, and the cases of students pushing themselves to the brink for better results are rising. While giving an exam can be a...
View Article6 ways energy drinks affect your health
Energy drinks have been the buzzword these days with the young literally lapping them up after they have no energy left to take them through the day, especially in the cities. Before you pick up that...
View ArticleA can of energy drink = 10 teaspoons of sugar
You can’t miss the big buzz of energy drinks flooding our grocery store shelves, shining aloud with their lurid logos and ever-so-fancy names. They enjoy a healthy popularity among teens, youth,...
View ArticleWhat is an ideal diet for runners? (Fitness query of the day)
I have just started running as part of my exercise regimen. Could you please suggest a good diet for runners? Answered by our expert Urmi Kothari, an alternative fitness professional who heads her...
View ArticleTop 10 ways to survive the exams
It’s exam time again, and the cases of students pushing themselves to the brink for better results are rising. While giving an exam can be a very stressful period for the student as well as their...
View ArticleMore caffeine in energy drinks
Energy drinks are common amongst today’s youth, be it for extra alertness during long study hours, overnight drives or while working out and playing a sport. The standard caffeine content in these...
View ArticleCaffeine in energy drinks responsible for kick, other ingredients useless
It is just caffeine that delivers the kick in energy drinks, rather than addition of much vaunted ingredients such as guarana or taurine, says a new research. The study found that there is an...
View ArticleHigh acid content in energy drinks bad for tooth enamel
An alarming spike in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among teens, is irreversibly damaging the tooth enamel with their high acid content, says a study. “Most of these patients...
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