These national poll results may give you a jolt. One in four parents say their teens consume caffeine at least once a day or nearly every day, according to a new University of Michigan survey. Caffeine appears to be more popular among teens 16 to 18 than 13 to 15, however, a third of parents could … Read more
Are you being hoodwinked by your health food? Courtney Smith, a registered dietitian, diabetes specialist, and founder of The Keys to Nutrition, warns of “health halos” — foods that are marketed as healthy but hide harmful ingredients. Smith tells The Post that the deception lies in the packaging and promotion of these foodstuffs. “A lot … Read more
Functional beverages — or drinks promoted as offering mental or physical benefits beyond hydration — are growing in popularity around the world. Hundreds of companies have jumped into the market, hoping to get some buzz with trendy and sometimes unfamiliar ingredients. Here are some of the latest ones found in functional beverages and what scientists … Read more
Oh, sugar! As the weather heats up for another spring and summer, the drinks cooler at your local corner store will once again step into its seasonal role as one of the hottest hangouts in the neighborhood, a magnet for thirsty locals looking to rehydrate via a dizzying selection of ice cold beverages. But be … Read more
Don’t let low energy keep you down. From dining too late to moving too little, the key to avoiding that midafternoon slump has less to do with what you’re doing all day and more to do with how you’re doing it. According to doctors who spoke with HuffPost, here are the ways you might be … Read more
Thirty-eight percent of Americans feel like they’re running on empty most of the week, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults looked at the average person’s energy levels throughout the day and found that 38% feel low on energy at least four days a week. The same percentage said these low energy levels … Read more
Coffee is the first thing many people drink to start their day. However, the rise of social media has inspired caffeinated lovers to stray away from staple espresso bevs and complicate their orders to be more aesthetically pleasing. Customers’ desire to try trending coffee drinks makes disgruntled baristas’ work routines more difficult. Huff Post consulted … Read more
Red Bull might give you wings, but for some that comes with unwanted side effects. Energy drinks can seem like a life-saver when it comes to staying awake to keep up with school, work and other parts of life. According to Mintel research, the market for energy drinks had surged by 71% since 2017 and … Read more
Move over Dunkin’ — America runs on Celsius. From congressional staffers to reporters on Capitol Hill, it seems everyone in DC is hopped up on Celsius energy drinks amid claims they suppress appetite like Ozempic. “It’s everywhere,” Brent Robertson, chief-of-staff for Republican Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall, told Business Insider this week. With flavors such as … Read more
Before you hit the liquor store or place an order at a coffee shop or restaurant, think twice. You may want to beware of additives and sugar that may be lurking in your favorite drinks. A number of nutritionists have weighed in about which beverages to avoid if you’re looking to put your health first. … Read more
The world’s favorite addictive stimulant — caffeine — isn’t always a harmless, perky pick-me-up. Sarah Katz was a 21-year-old student at the University of Pennsylvania when she drank a 30-ounce “Charged Lemonade” at a Panera Bread restaurant in Philadelphia. A few hours later, she was pronounced dead at an area hospital after suffering two heart … Read more
Put down the carafe of coffee, extra large energy drink or sugary snack and consider these three natural energy boosters next time you’re struggling to keep your eyes open. In general, registered nurse Llinos Connolly from Benenden Health advises that everyone “try to eat three balanced meals a day, basing your meals on whole foods … Read more
Pediatricians and parents are calling for the US to treat new high-caffeine energy drinks like alcohol and cigarettes and ban their sale to minors as a single serving can contain as much caffeine as six Coca-Colas. Prime Energy, which launched this year, has 200 mg of caffeine within its 350 ml can — exceeding permissible caffeine levels … Read more
The energy drink market is about to be styling and profiling. Ric Flair, the iconic professional wrestler who remains an indefatigable pitchman, has long been recognized as among the most energetic men in the world. This remains true even at 74 years old, as he wrestled a match last summer in Nashville, and has embarked … Read more
At the conclusion of her 10-year-old son’s soccer match, Jennifer Temple handed the kid $5 for a drink. He came back with a bottle of PRIME hydration, made by the same brand that produces PRIME energy – the drink promoted by influencer-turned-wrestler Logan Paul and YouTuber KSI that Sen. Chuck Schumer is now demanding the … Read more
Before you load up your grocery cart or place an order at the coffee shop, restaurant or bar, beware of additives and sugar that may be lurking in your favorite drinks. Fox News Digital reached out to nutritionists on this topic. A number of them weighed in on beverages to avoid if you’re looking to put your … Read more
A lonely gamer narrowly escaped a brush with death after allegedly downing a dozen cans of energy drinks in 10 minutes in a “legendary” stunt to wow his co-workers. “A man drank 12 energy drinks in 10 minutes. This is what happened to his organs,” Dr. Bernard Hsu tells viewers in the opening moments of … Read more
Welcome to Beneficial Or B.S.?, where we investigate the health and fitness trends that are all over social media to determine whether they’re actually worth trying. “Optimizing your workout” is a phrase that is often used to sum up making the most of exercise, whether that means running faster or more efficiently to target a … Read more