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As the weather gets warmer, you may envision a cool glass of iced tea as the perfect refreshment break. Maybe you even indulge in some sweet tea or bubble tea as a special treat. There’s no doubt that tea can be a source of real pleasure as well as nutritional…

One week into the new year, and some of us are still celebrating (and some of us, not so much). For those still engaged in celebrations, or even for those who have returned to their usual state of affairs, what is your relationship with alcohol these days? In recent years,…

About a year ago, we highlighted some new options and advances that were likely to make screening for colon cancer, beyond colonoscopies, easier and more accepted. As you may know, when caught early, colon cancer can be highly treatable and even preventable if pre-cancerous polyps are found and removed. But…

The debate about drinking alcohol appears to be continuing unabated. On one side, we have evidence that drinking alcohol continues to be a popular activity among older adults. According to a recent analysis of credit card spending by The Bank of America Institute, Baby Boomers’ spending at bars was up…

So, what’s your preference? A cup of coffee first thing in the morning (or several cups throughout the morning) or a later afternoon or evening pick-me-up to see you through until bedtime? There’s no right or wrong answer per se, and everyone has their own habits for when they enjoy…

The flow of positive health benefits from drinking coffee continues to pour in from medical journals, though researchers continue to admit they are not quite sure whether the benefits stem from caffeine in the coffee or from some of the 2000 other chemical compounds found in coffee, especially those with…