Caffeine

Caffeine

Questions to Ask About Caffeine

With Amanda Kilduff, RD Caffeine is found in different types of food and beverages with coffee, tea, and chocolate being the most common.  Coffee’s caffeine amount can vary based on its processing differences and the longer a tea is steeped, the more caffeine it will contain.  Is caffeine safe to consume? Yes, current research suggests

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Kathy ShirkyNovember 8, 2017

The Best of Both Worlds: Coffee & Naps

With Erica Gavel Whether you’re physically active, a recreational athlete, have a long work day, or are training for the Olympics, when combined together, coffee and naps can increase performance. Drinking a cup of coffee followed by a 15-20 min nap can give you that second wind everyone is looking for. Many of you are

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Kathy ShirkyOctober 3, 2017

Caffeine, The Bladder & The Athlete

With Bree Rutten, Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist We all know that caffeine provides a great pick me up, and can enhance athletic performance.  However, caffeine is a bladder irritant and will stimulate the bladder. This may result in stronger or more frequent bladder urges, more rushing to the bathroom and more chance for leaking urine. As

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Kathy ShirkyOctober 3, 2017