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Heavy Drinking Linked to Brain Damage, Dementia

Heavy drinkers have an increased risk of developing brain lesions associated with memory and thinking problems, a new study says. Folks who imbibe eight or more alcoholic drinks a week have an increased risk of hyaline arteriolosclerosis, or a thickening and narrowing of the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on April 10, 2025

Don’t Mix Coffee With These Medications

Certain medications can have adverse interactions when taken at the same time you drink coffee. For instance, antipsychotic drugs like clozapine can have their effects reduced when consumed with caffeine. Similarly, certain antidepressants, especially MAO inhibitors, can… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on April 9, 2025

Diet Drinks May Increase Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Food additive mixtures commonly found in diet drinks, soups, dairy desserts and sauces may slightly increase a person’s risk of Type 2 diabetes, a new study says. A mixture of additives commonly found in artificially sweetened beverages increased risk of Type 2 diabetes by… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on April 9, 2025