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Coffee Shop Workers on Front Lines of Opioid Crisis

MONDAY, Sept. 24, 2018 — New research suggests that employees in coffee shops and fast food places can be trained to respond to opioid overdoses at their places of business. “Because opioid overdoses may occur in public bathrooms, business managers and staff unwittingly become first responders. Providing training to service industry employees on how to […]

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From coffee to chocolate: These are power foods for the brain

Try out these easy-to-find power foods to improve the functioning of your brain, keep it from aging, and boost your memory. The brain plays a key role in just about every major body system. Some of its main functions include processing sensory information, remembering, problem-solving, thinking, feeling, coordination and balance, among others. So, naturally, it might […]

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Coffee May Have Another Perk for Kidney Patients

FRIDAY, Sept. 14, 2018 — Could that morning cup of joe bring a health boost to people battling kidney disease? According to new research involving nearly 5,000 people with chronic kidney disease, a hike in daily caffeine intake appeared to lower their odds of an early death. The benefit remained “even after considering other important […]

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Coffee while breastfeeding: Safety and risks

A morning cup of coffee might help a person manage sleep deprivation, but many people worry about the effects of caffeine on their babies. However, caffeine is safe in moderation for people who are breastfeeding. In this article, learn about drinking coffee while breastfeeding, including the risks, benefits, and other sources of caffeine. Coffee and […]

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Want A Healthy Heart? Drink More Coffee, Says New Study

Latte lovers, rejoice. New research has found that a daily dose of coffee (or three) may actually help with heart health. Experts at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne examined a series of studies looking at the effects of caffeine on conditions such as arrhythmias (aka, when the heart beats too fast, too […]