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The Science-Backed Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee

Most coffee drinkers know that a cup of Joe in the morning makes us more alert and focused. But there’s more science behind the benefits of drinking moderate amounts of caffeine. Studies have proven that caffeine increases energy availability and expenditure, decreases… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on April 19, 2024

Calories, Not Meal Timing, Key to Weight Loss

A head-to-head trial of obese, pre-diabetic people who ate the same amount of daily calories – with one group following a fasting schedule and the other eating freely – found no difference in weight loss or other health indicators. So, despite the fact that fasting diets are… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on April 19, 2024

Study: Two Diets Beat Meds in Treating IBS

The right diet may be the best medicine for easing the painful symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), new research shows. In the study, two different eating plans beat standard medications in treating the debilitating symptoms of the gastrointestinal disease. One diet… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on April 19, 2024