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Dec
Coffee is the world’s most popular beverages. A large population study drawing on data from over half a million Europeans suggests that coffee could have a range of health benefits, by revealing an association between higher coffee consumption and a reduced risk of death from all causes. The research was carried out by scientists from […]
Aug
If you need one more excuse for your cocoa/chocolate addition, here it is: scientists from the University of Cambridge found that higher levels of chocolate consumption have been associated with a 37% reduction in the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, 31% reduction in diabetes and a 29% reduction for stroke. Previous research has shown that […]
Jul
Various studies in North America, Europe, and Asia have shown consistently that coffee drinking reduces mortality, including deaths from cardiovascular disease and some cancers. However, for some people who are sensitive to caffeine, coffee drinking can cause unpleasant side effects such as jittery, heart palpitation, anxiety and nervousness. Therefore, there are concerns about coffee’s health […]
May
While technology improves our lives, brings a wealth of information to our fingertips, and makes us insanely productive, it has also introduced more distractions than our brains can handle. We can write programs that automate mundane tasks and help us learn faster. The downside is that we are constantly barraged with notifications, alerts, and other […]
Apr
While we already know that chocolate has many health benefits, here are some interesting facts about chocolate that you may not know: 1. Chocolate is literally “the food of the gods”. Chocolate originates from the cacao tree, the botanical name of which is Theobroma Cacao. Theobroma is derived from the Greek theos meaning “god” and […]
Apr
This last week, you may have heard about the ruling by a California judge requiring coffee companies to put a cancer warning on coffee beverages sold in the state. But—haven’t there been many studies touting the health benefits of coffee? Why is California making this requirement? All the troubles start with a chemical compound called […]