MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'drinks'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:56:33 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5078041&cid=t_134607_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fteens-its-not-your-fault%2F It’s Not Your Fault! Hi!   Are you worried that your Mom or Dad drinks too much or uses drugs? You are right to be concerned— about their safety and health, about what will happen to you, about their embarrassing you or criticizing you unfairly, about breaking promises, about driving under the influence, and about lots of other things that create unpredictability and confusion. While you cannot stop your parent from drinking or using drugs, you can take steps to make things better for yourself. Facts You Should Know… One in four youth under age 18 lives in a family where a person abuses alcohol or suffers from alcoholism. Countless others are affected by a family member’s use of drugs. Remember: You are not alone. Lots of teens are in your situation a... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5078041 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:07:53 +0100 5078041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893925&cid=t_134607_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Falcohol-warnings%2F New Alcoholic Drinks Label Warnings Due to increasing products liability litigation, all liquor manufacturers have accepted the suggestion that the following warning labels be placed immediately on all varieties of alcohol containers:WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your bra and pantiesWARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make you think you are whispering when you are not.WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to tell your friends over and over again that you love them.WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to think you can sing.WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may lead you to believe that ex-lovers are really dying for you to telephone them at four in the morning.WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make y... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893925 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:08:16 +0100 4893925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872481&cid=t_134607_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Ffht-X0H6iyI%2F It’s Not Your Fault! Hi!  Are you worried that your Mom or Dad drinks too much or uses drugs? You are right to be concerned— about their safety and health, about what will happen to you, about their embarrassing you or criticizing you unfairly, about breaking promises, about driving under the influence, and about lots of other things that create unpredictability and confusion. While you cannot stop your parent from drinking or using drugs, you can take steps to make things better for yourself. Facts You Should Know… One in four youth under age 18 lives in a family where a person abuses alcohol or suffers from alcoholism. Countless others are affected by a family member’s use of drugs. Remember: You are not alone. Lots of teens are in your situation and it’s important to addr... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872481 Mon, 09 May 2011 15:34:00 +0100 4872481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4501588&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdiet-soda-and-your-risk-for-heart-attack-or-stroke%2F2011.02.20 It tastes sweet. It’s pleasurably fizzy. And free of calories. What’s more, the FDA says NutraSweet (aspartame) is safe. So what’s not to like about diet soft drinks? A bunch. The ongoing debate about the healthiness of diet soft drinks reminds me of the old adage, “If something sounds to be true, it probably is.” Artificially-sweetened “diet” drinks get touted as healthy alternatives to sugary drinks because they contain no calories or carbohydrates. On paper it seems plausible to think they are inert, no more dangerous than water. The Coca-Cola Company sublimely strengthens this assertion by putting a big red heart on Diet Coke cans. But diet-cola news (Los Angeles Times) presented at the International Stroke Conference 2011 suggests otherwise. This widely-publ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4501588 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:00:45 +0100 4501588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361327&cid=t_134607_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F18%2Fquoted-in-washingtonians-fit-foodie-blog-and-nbcs%2F If you know me, then you know I love sharing my opinion on things. And don’t get me started on nutrition, wellness, and dieting or you may not get me to shut up! So that’s why I love it when a reporter wants to interview me. I seem to have a knack for turning “a few short questions” into an hour long conversation! I love it when they end the call with “wow, this is really interesting!” That’s how I know I hit that sweet spot of giving practical knowledge. My lastest phone friend was from the Washingtonian (DC’s top magazine – DCers, you better subscribe). We discussed one of my FAVORITE topics — energy management! Who couldn’t use more energy?! The problem is most of us are going about it the wrong way. We’re hyped up ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361327 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:41:16 +0100 4361327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4326902&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-energy-drink%2F2011.01.09 By Scott Gavura, BScPhm, MBA, RPh for Science-Based Medicine My stimulant of choice is coffee. I started drinking it in first-year university, and never looked back. A tiny four-cup coffee maker became my reliable companion right through graduate school. But since I stopped needing to drink a pot at a time, an entirely new category of products has appeared — the energy drink. Targeting students, athletes, and others seeking a mental or physical boost, energy drinks are now an enormous industry: From the first U.S. product sale in 1997, the market size was $4.8 billion by 2008, and continues to grow. (1) My precious coffee effectively has a single therapeutic ingredient, caffeine. Its pharmacology is well documented, and the physiologic effects are understood. The safety data isn’... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4326902 Sun, 09 Jan 2011 17:00:48 +0100 4326902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4277833&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Falcohol-and-cancer-a-beverage-guide-for-the-holidays%2F2010.12.21 Guest post submitted by MD Anderson Cancer Center* When you raise your glass at this year’s holiday toast, choose your beverage wisely. Research shows that drinking even a small amount of alcohol increases your chances of developing cancer, including oral cancer, breast cancer and liver cancer. Yet, other research shows that drinking small amounts of alcohol may protect the body against coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Some evidence even suggests that red wine may help prevent cancer. Researchers are still trying to learn more about how alcohol links to cancer. But, convincing evidence does support the fact that heavy drinking damages cells and contributes to cancer development. Confused? Use our beverage guide to choose a drink with the lowest health risk, and learn your reco... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4277833 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:00:35 +0100 4277833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4175672&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F0ca85Zl1YrE%2F By Walter OlsonI had an op-ed in the Washington Times yesterday on government’s growing participation in public-health scare campaigns demonizing everyday foods that are fattening, salty, or thought to be bad for us in other ways. In particular, I singled out Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s New York City Department of Health, which has followed up one scientifically dubious ad campaign on sweetened soft drinks (“What can we get away with?” asked one official) with an even worse — in fact, grossly misleading and manipulative — attack on salt in processed foods: It shows a can of soup bursting at the seams with table salt, whole mounds and piles of it. The city’s underlying point is not 100 percent off-base – healthful in most other ways, convention... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4175672 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:00:57 +0100 4175672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4175696&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Falcoholic-energy-drinks-health-hazards-and-bannings%2F2010.11.17 In this video, you will see an interview I was asked to do on November 11th on local TV about alcoholic energy drinks like Four Loko that has been in the news recently. I talk about the potential harmful effects of the ingredients of a product like this. As of this posting there have been a number of states, colleges, and universities who have taken steps to ban these type of beverages.   At the end of the interview, I talk about how I don’t think banning a product like this is going to solve the problem. In the article “Banning Four Loko Doesn’t Solve Problems,” Alex Belz from The North Wind explains: It seems these health officials are either unaware of or choosing to ignore the fact that combining a caffeinated beverage with an alcoholic one is a time-tested... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4175696 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:00:00 +0100 4175696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4106096&cid=t_134607_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2F24%2Fa-margarita-with-half-the-calories%2F Who doesn’t love a good cocktail or wine at a dinner party? Those mixed drinks can be super high in calories. Well, if it is a margarita you crave, check out this delish recipe. Leslie Schilling, RD, shared with me a low calorie cocktail recipe that’s in high demand at all of her dinner parties: The Million-Dollar Margarita Copyright © 2010 Leslie Schilling. All Rights Reserved. Make 2 quarts (you might as well mix the pitcher) 1 cup triple sec 1 cup tequila 1 12 fluid ounce light beer (yes, a beer) 1 long squeeze lime (optional), ~ 1 Tbsp 1 container sugar-free lemonade** (makes 2 quarts Water Mix the first four ingredients in a 2 quart pitcher. If you like, add the juice of one fresh lime (or natural lime juice). Add the sugar-free lemonade and mix with a whisk (clumps are... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4106096 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 17:23:38 +0100 4106096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4045096&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnurses-and-doctors-need-coffee-the-most%2F2010.10.08 Nurses and doctors depend on coffee to perform their jobs the most of any profession, reports a survey. Nurses ranked first and doctors second when asked if they needed coffee to get through their day. The rest of the coffee-fueled careers were a mixed bag of white collar and blue collar positions. Among other findings: – 48 percent of those in the Northeast said they were less productive without coffee, compared to 34 percent of Midwesterners. – 40 percent of those aged 18 to 24 said they can’t concentrate as well without coffee. – 37 percent said they drink two or more cups a day. NOTE: The study was funded by CareerBuilder and Dunkin’ Donuts. *This blog post was originally published at ACP Internist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4045096 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0100 4045096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3914959&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fpepsi-refresh-project-meets-kevin-bacons-sixdegrees-org-video-of-the-day%2F No, we’re not condoning drinking sodas like Pepsi, or, for that matter, investing your life savings with the help of a Ponzi scheme orchestrator (like Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick did with Bernie Madoff – oops!), but it’s not a bad idea to investigate SixDegrees.org, Kevin Bacon’s legit nonprofit charity networking site – to which Pepsi recently gave a $250,000 grant that you can help spend – for good. Check out Kevin’s video that explains it all: Post from: BlissTree Pepsi Refresh Project Meets Kevin Bacon's SixDegrees.org: Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3914959 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:30:24 +0100 3914959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3854781&cid=t_134607_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fwhat-happens-to-your-body-within-hour.html : "New Golden Oldie Spot - If you have some nutritional Golden Oldies like this one please give us a tip offWhat happens in your body when you drink a soda, particularly cola and caffeinated sugary fizzy drinks.# In The First 10 minutes: 10 teaspoons of sugar hit your system. (100% of your recommended daily intake.) You don’t immediately vomit from the overwhelming sweetness because phosphoric acid cuts the flavor allowing you to keep it down.# 20 minutes: Your blood sugar spikes, causing an insulin burst. Your liver responds to this by turning any sugar it can get its hands on into fat. (There’s plenty of that at this particular moment)# 40 minutes: Caffeine absorption is complete. Your pupils dilate, your blood pressure rises, as a response your livers dumps more sugar into your bloo... Healthy Eating and Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3854781 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:56:00 +0100 3854781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3784227&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhealthy-aging-10-health-tips-from-the-worlds-oldest-people%2F When most of us think about aging gracefully, we think of wrinkles, hair color, and weight gain, but past a certain age, there are much more serious threats to our well-being than looks. So what’s the secret to getting your mind and body through old age in good health? ForbesWoman has 10 secrets of the world’s oldest people for you to live by: 1. Eat Grains, Vegetables, and Fish. To learn about the lifestyle of the old and healthy, many researchers look to Okinawa, Japan, which boasts the world’s highest concentration of healthy 100-year-olds. Their diets consist mainly of grains, vegetables, and fish, and are low in eggs, meat, and dairy. 2. Avoid Soda. Stick to water and juice, and stay away from sodas (even diet). There are plenty of reasons to stay away from Coke, bu... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3784227 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:45:08 +0100 3784227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3757834&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffeeling-full-10-ways-to-fight-the-bloat%2F photo: Thinkstock Bloating doesn’t just make us feel awkward about our bodies, it can also be physically uncomfortable. But we can try these tips to avoid bloating — we’d be willing to try anything to get rid of that tight-pants, always-full feeling. And share your own ways to fight the bloat in the comments section, below. Avoid salt. It makes you retain water and bloat up. Drink lots of water. If you’re hydrated, you’re body will avoid storing up lots of water. Ditch the straw. Drinking through a straw increases the amount of air you swallow, which would make you bloated. Don’t eat gassy foods. Carbonated drinks, lentils, wheat bran, and artichokes make you gassy (which can be more uncomfortable than bloating alone). Grab fiber. Eating fiber helps everyth... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3757834 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:40:17 +0100 3757834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743729&cid=t_134607_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fx1rymtvanSA%2F This article can help understand the normal water needs of your body. You’ve heard all the advice: Drink eight glasses of water a day. Stay properly hydrated while exercising. Sports drinks aren’t just for professional athletes. Yet you’re still unsure whether you’re drinking the right amount for good health. How much fluid should you really be taking in daily? Do you need to add extra when you’re physically active? And is too much water dangerous? Everyone’s body needs water. We lose it by sweating, excretion, or simply not taking in enough through foods—like fruits and vegetables—and drinks. Mild dehydration (losing less than two percent of your body weight due to inadequate fluids) can cause health problems, including dizziness and headache. To k... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743729 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:03:00 +0100 3743729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737133&cid=t_134607_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Famacupuncturehttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fdangers-of-energy-drinks.html It seems everyone today is looking for energy.   They have found the answer in energy drinks, which are becoming their own food group.The true remedy for lack of energy is getting enough sleep and eating right.  Energy drink chemicals have enormous dangers and side effects.   The stimulating properties in energy drinks increase heart rates and blood pressure, and prevent sleep.  People who eat well, drink water, and get enough physical activity and rest will have plenty of energy — the natural way.DANGERS OF ENERGY DRINKSIt seems everyone today is looking for energy.   They have found the answer in energy drinks, which are becoming their own food group.  The drink’s popularity has exploded across the world. It is now common to... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737133 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:02:00 +0100 3737133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733066&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FjoptLj4ZIO8%2F By Jason KuznickiWhat can I say about San Francisco’s ban on vending machines for sugared soft drinks on city property? I could say that a twelve ounce can of Coca-Cola has fewer calories than twelve ounces of whole milk, because it does — 140 to 216. I could say that you’ll be even fatter if you substitute whole milk for Coke, ounce for ounce, because you will be. I could say that the extra nutrients in milk don’t do anything to make it less fattening, because they don’t. I could say that 12 ounces of soy milk has 198 calories, which is still well above Coke’s 140. I could even say that switching to skim milk doesn’t help you all that much — if you do the math, you’ll find that there are 124.5 calories in 12oz of skim milk, compared, a... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733066 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:37:46 +0100 3733066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3699463&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F185262%2F Ready, Set, Comment: This week, to celebrate our new super-easy commenting system, we’re giving away five prizes to the authors of our five favorite comments of the week. So just put your best comment faces on and have at it! Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3699463 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:44:39 +0100 3699463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683589&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fblisstree-reader-special-giveaway-comment-and-win%2F We’re not sure if you’ve noticed (nudge, nudge), but we recently revamped our comments section. You don’t have to register and get a password or anything like that anymore – you can just comment. To celebrate, we’re giving away five prizes to the five best comments of this week. Yes, you read that right – five readers will win just by leaving a comment. We must be crazy! We are, but in a good way. We hate to point out the obvious, but the more awesome the comment, the better chance you have of winning. Leave your best comment below by 6 p.m. EST this Sunday, June 27, 2010, and you could win: 25 Packets of EBOOST An all-natural, delicious, sugar-free alternative to all the high-calorie, chemical-filled energy drinks out there. Carol’s Daughter Love Butter... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683589 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:00:19 +0100 3683589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655576&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcan-i-interest-you-in-a-tiny-beer-flashback-friday%2F Hate wasting an entire beer when you just want a taste? Wish there were a tiny, woman-size beer out there? Well, the 1970s has a solution. Introducing the Michelob “Mich VII” beer. Seven ounces is the perfect size for a lady who just wants to whet her palate. We’re going to spend the rest of the afternoon imagining how different our lives would be if only the Mich VII had caught on. Maybe we can help bring it back. Post from: BlissTree Can I Interest You In a Tiny Beer? – Flashback Friday (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655576 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:00:36 +0100 3655576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648457&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F182150%2F Get 25% off EBOOST Pink Lemonade and Fight Breast Cancer: For every box of EBOOST Pink Lemonade sold, EBOOST will donate $10 to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Plus, Blisstree readers get 25% off! Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648457 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:18:58 +0100 3648457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3644741&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fblisstree-readers-get-25-off-eboost-energy-drink-and-help-support-breast-cancer-research%2F Are you or a loved one grappling with breast cancer? If so, EBOOST and Blisstree understand the long road and challenges ahead. That’s why for every box of pink lemonade that EBOOST sells, they’ll donate a full $10 of the proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Together, we can give hope to millions of women and their families – and help wipe out this terrible disease once and for all. The EBOOST Healthy Energy Drink contains a special blend of vitamins and minerals that activate the four vital elements of performance: ENERGY, IMMUNITY, RECOVERY, and FOCUS, delivering sustained energy that lasts. EBOOST has teamed up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to raise money for breast cancer awareness with an exclusive offer for Blisstree readers. A box of 20 EBOOST pink lemon... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3644741 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:11:10 +0100 3644741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3599339&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F179638%2F Fight the Good Fight: EBOOST is giving Blisstree readers 25% off boxes of their pink lemonade energy drink, and donating $10 from each sale to Susan G. Komen for the Cure to help fight breast cancer. Check it out and take our breast cancer quiz. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3599339 Wed, 26 May 2010 13:09:42 +0100 3599339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566589&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fmental-health-give-your-brain-a-workout%2F photo: Thinkstock Sometimes it just feels good to give your brain a rest – to lie back, flip on whatever reruns are playing on TBS, and stop thinking for an hour or two. But after a few days of prime vegging-out time, we need to stretch our brain, just like we do our bodies. And we found some great ideas on how to do just that from iVillage. If you’ve scorned yoga in the past, it might be time to reconsider. Regularly practicing yoga and meditating improve cognitive functions, as well as emotional processing, by increasing cortical thickness, which can happen in just eight weeks. Yoga can also positively affect the parts of your brain that deal with stress, sensory awareness, self-awareness, and judgment. Yoga isn’t the only physical activity you can do that will help your br... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566589 Fri, 14 May 2010 22:30:39 +0100 3566589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435255&cid=t_134607_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fthat-1st-drink%2F Expressions commonly heard in A.A. are "If you don’t take that first drink, you can’t get drunk" and "One drink is too many, but twenty are not enough." Many of us, when we first began to drink, never wanted or took more than one or two drinks. But as time went on, we increased the number. Then, in later years, we found ourselves drinking more and more, some of us getting and staying very drunk. Maybe our condition didn’t always show in our speech or our gait, but by this time we were never actually sober. If that bothered us too much, we would cut down, or try to limit ourselves to just one or two, or switch from hard liquor to beer or wine. At least, we tried to limit the amount, so we would not get too disastrously tight. Or we tried to hide how muc... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435255 Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:42:00 +0100 3435255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366152&cid=t_134607_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F14%2Fsugar-sweetened-beverages-diet-coke-health-part-i%2F At Medical and Technology of Joseph Kim, the upcoming Grand Rounds host, I saw the blog post “Need your help on Facebook to get Diet Coke to Donate $50,000 to the Foundation for NIH”. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute has started a national campaign in the US, The Heart Truth®. They issued a challenge in [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366152 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:59:54 +0100 3366152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3354262&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2010%2F03%2F11%2Fsports-drinks-and-sodas-possibly-linked-to-diabetes%2F Filed under: Diet, ResearchFans of sugary sports drinks and sodas take note: You could be increasing your chance of diabetes and heart disease. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco discovered that increasing the consumption of sugary soft drinks contributed to130,000 new cases of diabetes and 14,000 new cases of heart disease. "The finding suggests that any kind of policy that reduces consumption might have a dramatic health benefit," said senior study author Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, an associate professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, who presented the finding Friday during the American Heart Association's Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention annual conference. Though the study has not yet been reviewed by other quali... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3354262 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3354262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318366&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8358 A recent population study on Singaporeans suggests an association with soft drink consumption and pancreatic consumption. The data is from the Singapore Chinese Health Study (study size 60,524, over 14 years) which looked at the consumption of soft drinks, juice, other dietary items, lifestyle factors and environmental exposures, collected at recruitment to the study. Medscape reports: At 14 years and a cumulative 648,387 person-years of follow-up, 140 incident pancreatic cancers developed in people who were cancer free at baseline. After adjustment for confounders such as BMI, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and fruit juice intake, the authors found that those consuming 2 or more soft drinks per week experienced a statistically significant increased risk for pancreatic cancer (hazard ratio [HR]... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318366 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3318366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3269716&cid=t_134607_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2F13%2Fwhat-to-do-when-life-falls-apart-the-essential-6-step-program%2F What constitutes life falling apart? The death of a beloved spouse or family member? A marriage or relationship that has withered away or perhaps ended abruptly? A job loss potentially leading to financial ruin (or so you might think right now)? Whichever situation is closest to yours, there are some steps that you must go through to come out the other side with your heart — and new life — intact.   The 6 Steps Wallow in it. This step is essential. Repeat everything you went and are still going through many times to anyone who will listen. Good friends and family will be very patient with this part of the process. If your big life change included a cheating spouse, self-righteous indignation is appropriate at this point. Part of this step includes getting out of bed and... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3269716 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:22:56 +0100 3269716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167098&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FaQOzMNiaugU%2F By Tad DeHavenThis weekend while watching a football game with a friend, I saw a commercial for Pepsi “Throwback.” This is a new product containing real sugar instead of high-fructose corn syrup. My friend was incredulous when I explained that soft drinks manufactured for sale domestically generally don’t contain sugar because government protection of the U.S. sugar industry from imports make its use cost-prohibitive. I am intrigued that Pepsi would market a sugar-based product. In perusing the Internet for news about it, I found countless stories applauding the product but blaming Pepsi and Coke for continuing to use inferior-tasting high-fructose corn syrup. For example, Pepsi Throwback’s Wikipedia page states that soft drink manufacturers switched to high-fructose corn syrup dec... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167098 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:27:38 +0100 3167098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943738&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fdo-you-drink-too-much-alcohol%2F It seems like a simple question. Do you drink too much alcohol? But one person’s social drinking may be someone else’s too much. So how can you tell if you’re drinking too much and what exactly is drinking too much? First, we need to decide on what is a drink – what drinks are equivalent to each other. Generally, in North America, a standard drink is one that has about 0.6 fluid ounces of pure alcohol. But how much that is in your drink depends on what it is you are drinking. Generally, standard drinks are: •   12 oz beer •    5 oz wine •    3-4 oz of fortified wine (such as port) •    2-3 oz liqueur or aperatif •    1.5 oz brandy or hard liquor Does any of that surprise you? If you drink mixed drinks and would like to figure out how much al... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2943738 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:47:30 +0100 2943738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2814756&cid=t_134607_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2009%2F09%2F05%2Fpouring-on-the-pounds-nyc-public-health-ad%2F The New York City Public Health Department has launched an innovative, visual campaign to help convince New Yorkers to limit the amount of calories they are consuming from sodas and other sugary beverages by asking them of they are “Pouring on the Pounds.” You can see the images being used in the campaign below: The Facts According to Cathy Nonas in the related blog about the campaign: The reality is Americans consume 200 to 300 more calories each day than we did 30 years ago. Of these extra calories, nearly half come from sugar-sweetened drinks with zero health benefits. The number of calories and sugar in different beverages can be quite a bit. One 20 oz. bottle of soda = 250 calories with 16 ½ teaspoons of sugar. One 20 oz. bottle of lemon-flavored iced tea = 210 calori... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2814756 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:03:47 +0100 2814756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2580269&cid=t_134607_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fi849o-HOqKU%2F This article appears on FDA’s Consumer Updates page , which features the latest on all FDA-regulated products. ~~~~~ Image: Newscom.com Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree FDA Warning: Two Liquid “Energy” Products (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2580269 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:30:11 +0100 2580269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570648&cid=t_134607_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fp-N0sWdU3C8%2F You know the fabulous “Got Milk” campaign? It’s where celebrities pose in ads with milk mustaches, all in an effort to have us drink more of the while beverage. From now until September, the milk campaign is traveling to a city near you. From July 2- July 10 the Milk Mustache Mobile Drink Well. Live Well. Tour will be heading through Chicago to encourage residents to “drink well with nature’s wellness drink.” The tour offers: • Health assessments from a registered dietitian • Ice-cold milk from local dairies: Bareman Dairy, Kemps, Kroger, Lactaid, Liberty Dairy, Prairie Farms and Swiss Valley • Homemade smoothie samples • Five-minute chair massages • Souvenir Milk Mustache photos Watch for it in your city. And drink milk! Image: sxc.hu. Sha... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570648 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:11:46 +0100 2570648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405029&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F27AtbbyjyiA%2F Government is busy trying to protect us from ourselves.  It tosses nearly a million people in jail every year for marijuana offenses.  City councils, state legislators, and Congress all add ever more restrictions on cigarette smoking.  Legislators demand action to stop steroid use by athletes.  And the Senate Finance Committee is considering a “fat tax” on sugared drinks. This isn’t the first time legislators have considered trying to squeeze a little money out of us while micro-managing our lives.  Editorializes the Boston Herald: Earlier this year Gov. Deval Patrick proposed a 5 percent tax (more if the sales tax is raised) on sweetened drinks and candy bars under the pretext of battling obesity (while thinning out our wallets). Happily we haven’t heard much abo... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405029 Thu, 14 May 2009 13:04:16 +0100 2405029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2313763&cid=t_134607_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F8IIR71QVv24%2F I’ve never thought those energy drinks were a very good idea anyway, but now research suggests that they can be especially bad for people with high blood pressure or heart disease. Research showed that “the subjects’ average heart rate increased 7.8 percent the first day and 11 percent the seventh day. Blood pressure increased at least 7 percent the first and seventh days.” So if you already have high blood pressure, this could prove problematic. Researchers were quick to point out that energy drinks are not the same as sports drinks. Sports drinks help “replenish carbohydrates and electrolytes” after a workout. Energy drinks do that. In other words? Choose your beverages carefully. Image: sxc.hu. (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2313763 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:02:05 +0100 2313763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2065451&cid=t_134607_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FvRStkhMKr7E%2F Having a glass of wine over the holiday’s will actually be good for your heart. A glass or two of wine per day will increase the Omega-3 fatty acids in the blood. A research study led by Dr. Romina Di Giuseppe of the Catholic University in Campobasso, Italy, found that the link is stronger among wine drinkers. The link was not as strong in those who drink beer and other alcoholic drinks in moderation. Fish such as salmon and mackerel also lower your triglycerides. Which in turn reduces risk of heart failure due to reducing inflammation and preventing disturbances in the rhythm of the heart. Wine also reduces the chances of blood clots by boosting the blood levels of your good HDL cholesterol. The study will be published in the January issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrit... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2065451 Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:42:38 +0100 2065451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2022935&cid=t_134607_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fcoffe-buzz-drug-of-choice.html THE COFFEE BUZZ It seems we can’t survive without the world’s most popular drug, coffee.  The more modern we get the more we seem to need it.  Caffeine pumps up our adrenalin, robs us of our sleep, and yet we must continue to move our systems full speed ahead.  After a night of drinking and partying, there is nothing like a couple tins of Red Bull, which has three times the caffeine as a can of coke..  Our 24-hour society seemingly can’t exist without a jolt of Diet Coke or Red Bull.   Whether you are at the all nightclub scene, a college student or marathon runner you need mankind’s oldest stimulant, caffeine.  It certainly gets you more alert and energetic. Because caffeine fights physical fatigue and increases your alertness, it the most popular mood altering drug in the ... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2022935 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:14:00 +0100 2022935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997640&cid=t_134607_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdentalheroes%2F%7E3%2F468041205%2F More erosive than battery acid You may want to reconsider reaching for a soft drink or sugar-laden fruit drink the next time you’re in the mood for a beverage. Other than the high caloric content of such drinks, these drinks can have a profoundly damaging effect on your tooth enamel. The culprits - citric acid and sugar. The average soft drink currently contains approximately 17 grams of sugar. That’s a tad more sugar than is found in 4 sugar cubes! Yuck. What’s even more alarming as far as I’m concerned is that many soft drinks and fruit drinks contain citric acid. Citric acid is more erosive than hydrochloric and sulfuric acid - that’s battery acid for those of you who didn’t know. If that doesn’t make you want to put the can or bottle down I do... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997640 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:42:53 +0100 1997640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1856115&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E5%2F411974541%2FAAAS-OHRP%2520Sept08.pdf 1. Sex bias in control of cancer pain. Women get less meds, more pain. Sounds like a Raw Deal.2. AAAS comments on human subject protection training.3. Gardasil requirement for immigrants stirs backlash.4. Paxil suit settled by Glaxo for $40M.5. Inspire Pharmaceuticals reaches deal with SEC in investigation related to clinical trial of experimental dry-eye treatment. 6. Chinese parents file tainted milk lawsuit.7. Personalized medicine: new predictive tool can help determine treatment for breast cancer patients (identifies those most at risk of relapse, potentially avoiding chemo).8. Doctors urge the FDA to ban OTC cough and cold medicines for children until they are found safe and effective. Not safe and effective? Perhaps we should resort to that cherry-flavored placebo elixir reported on... Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1856115 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:52:32 +0100 1856115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1841167&cid=t_134607_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Ff3EjcMJ3J_g%2F Put that Red Bull down… and the can of Rock Star as well! The “high energy” drinks are not so hot for your heart. This isn’t brain surgery, caffeine raises the ol’ blood pressure thus cardiac issues.Shortly after consumption, your systolic rate increases by over 7.5% and diastolic raises 7% and heart rate is up 7-10 beats per minute. And why is this? Here ya go… Most energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine and taurine, an amino acid also found in protein-containing foods such as meats and fish. Both have had effects on heart function and blood pressure in some studies. In contrast, “sports drinks” in general contain various mixtures of water, sugars and salts alone, without chemicals aimed at increasing “energy” or alertness. The study also concluded that the effe... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1841167 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:49:58 +0100 1841167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1785934&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4419 a Ibuprofen First for Fevers, Fish Oil Better Than Statins for Heart Failure, Soft Drinks in Schools Increases Consumption (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1785934 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1785934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1677329&cid=t_134607_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F9SXLsc1LA-k%2F Here is the ‘well duh’ links of the weekend… These are the ones that make me say, “are you kidding me already?” Researchers from Boston University’s Slone Epidemiology Center have found that regular consumption of sugar-sweetened soft drinks and fruit drinks is associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes in African-American wome. Women with gestational diabetes are at greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, with almost 20% of women developing the condition within 9 years of pregnancy, found a large, population-based study of 659,000 women published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Don’t we already know this information and why do we spend more money and time on such things? Tags: Diabetes, diet-coke, gestational diabetes... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1677329 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:17:12 +0100 1677329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1526116&cid=t_134607_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F06%2F17%2Fless-harmful-drinking%2F In a study in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behavior that polled 247 college undergrads, researchers Dawn Sugarman and Kate Carey of Syracuse University examined which strategies were most likely to reduce harm if students did drink alcohol. If the intervention goal is to reduce alcohol consumption, encouraging the use of strategies that selectively avoid heavy drinking situations or provide alternatives to drinking may be most beneficial. … However, if the intervention goal is to decrease the negative consequences associated with alcohol use, it is possible that strategies used while drinking may be beneficial, consistent with the findings of Delva et al. (2004) and Martens et al. (2004). Things like learning to be in social settings without alcohol and learning other stress re... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526116 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:01:31 +0100 1526116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1442802&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F13%2Fblood-pressure-problems-put-down-that-energy-drink%2F Image details: Arm with blood pressure cuff ‘ Color served by picapp.com Love the buzz of a Red Bull or Rock Star? If you have high blood pressure, you may want to fall out of love…quickly! A study by Wayne State University in Michigan which was recently presented at the American Heart Association found that the blood pressure and heart rates of healthy adults increased after they downed 2 cans of energy drinks a day. Most of these drinks, of course, are packed to the gills with caffeine and taurine, an amino acid which can adversely affect the heart. The important thing to note about this study is that it was done with healthy adults. And though the study subjects did not see dangerous levels of bp and heart rate increases, the increase that was seen could potentially be enou... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1442802 Wed, 14 May 2008 02:17:23 +0100 1442802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1190172&cid=t_134607_93_f&fid=36656&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanmedicinbritain.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fcherry-chocolate-diet-dr-pepper.html Oh my god. I love the new Dr. Pepper flavor. My sister hates it, but I tend to go for these off the wall type flavors (including the last Dr. Pepper creation - Cherry Vanilla Dr. Pepper).In other news, I'm bored sitting here at home with nothing to do. I should probably start some USMLE Step 1 revision, but I can't seem to motivated to get my @$$ off my bed long enough for anything besides eating and going to the gym. If anyone has any recommendations as to how to pass the time, please send them my way :-D-AMiB (Source: An American Medic in Britain) An American Medic in Britain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1190172 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:30:00 +0100 1190172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1012448&cid=t_134607_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F181144930%2F Put that Red Bull down… and the can of Rock Star as well! The “high energy” drinks are not so hot for your heart. This isn’t brain surgery, caffeine raises the ol’ blood pressure thus cardiac issues. Shortly after consumption, your systolic rate increases by over 7.5% and diastolic raises 7% and heart rate is up 7-10 beats per minute. And why is this? Here ya go… Most energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine and taurine, an amino acid also found in protein-containing foods such as meats and fish. Both have had effects on heart function and blood pressure in some studies. In contrast, “sports drinks” in general contain various mixtures of water, sugars and salts alone, without chemicals aimed at increasing “energy” or alertnes... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1012448 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:37:49 +0100 1012448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1005217&cid=t_134607_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F180088248%2Fenergy_drinks_mask_alcohol_intoxication.html This study confirms one released in March by a Brazilian team of researchers. That study was published in "Alcoholism" Clinical and Experimental Research". That research also showed a "considerable disconnect" between the subjects' perceptions and objective measures of their abilities. [Source: BBC News]   (Source: PharmaGazette) PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1005217 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:15:17 +0100 1005217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=962581&cid=t_134607_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F171882084%2F Autism has been referred to as the “disease du jour” and even as a candidate for a “master illness” (see Ann Hulbert in Slate back in March): It is the “engineers’ disease” (as in the constant rumors that Bill Gates has Asperger’s Syndrome; see also this video on the diagnosis of Dilbert); when it is “severe, there is a “much more profound isolation.” A sort of”anti-technological paranoia” has indeed by fomented by this, Hulbert notes, and humans’ damaging of the environment regularly cited as the culprit: “Mercury in childhood vaccines, many anguished parents believe, is turning responsive babies into unreachable children at an epidemic rate.” Autism is seen as the disorder of a hyper-technolog... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=962581 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:09:21 +0100 962581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=814189&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F21%2Fred-bull-overdose-stops-mans-heart%2F Filed under: Diet, Products, Men Heart HealthEver wondered what would happen if you overdosed on Red Bull? Answer: your heart could stop ticking. I am not kidding.Australian man, Matthew Penbross (28), found that out recently after drinking eight of the super-highly caffeinated beverages during a five hour period. I guess eight is his unlucky number, because after downing that last one he collapsed. An ambulance was called and the first aid crew found Penbross having a heart attack. Realizing his heart had stopped, they had to use a defibrillator to get his heart pumping again. The obvious question: why was he drinking so much darn Red Bull?? Answer: he was competing in a motocross (motorcycle racing) event and wanted to get his adrenalin pumping. "It was to get a bit of a buzz and keep do... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=814189 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 814189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=796064&cid=t_134607_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F138581001%2F Small amounts of alcohol will not hinder your control over diabetes but there are some precautions that diabetics should take to make sure that alcohol can be safely enjoyed. If you are diabetic and are currently treated with either tablets or insulin the main risk that you face with consuming alcohol is that alcohol could make you more prone to hypoglycemia. Despite how I feel this morning after getting wasted last night. (more…) alcohol, alcoholic drinks, Battle Diabetes, blood sugar level, diabetes, Diabetes Control, hypoglycemiaShare This (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=796064 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 17:08:37 +0100 796064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=757952&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F25%2Fall-soda-is-evil-the-diet-ones-too%2F Filed under: Diet, ResearchHaving a soda habit isn't healthy, most people know that. But what may surprise you is that all soda is bad for you, diet types included. Recent research shows that as little as 1 soda per day (diet or regular) greatly increases a person's risk for developing metabolic syndrome, which is a precursor for both heart disease and diabetes.The diet soda industry is all up in arms over this news, saying there's no evidence or proof that it's the diet soda that's to blame based on how the study was done. And they're right -- there isn't. But something here is fishy, and considering there's such a significant connection it seems better to cut back on the soda habit and be safe, rather than ignore the connection completely and be sorry.Read | Permalink |&nb... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=757952 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 757952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=702091&cid=t_134607_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F28%2Ffructose-glucoses-evil-twin%2F Filed under: Diet, NutritionThough the sugar we put on our cereal or in our coffee every morning may look like a simple product, it's not. It's really made up of two parts: half glucose and half fructose. Though experts have suspected that fructose may be the worse of two evils, research on the topic wasn't very clear...until now. A recent study put participants into two groups -- one that drank three fructose-only sodas a day and another were served three glucose-only drinks instead. The 12-week study found that those drinking fructose had increased LDL (bad) cholesterol, blood fats, and a decreased sensitivity to insulin, which could up their diabetes risk. Not only that, sugar and high-fructose corn syrup seem to have the same affect on people, even though they are only half fructose, l... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=702091 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 702091