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The ‘German farmer’ who left his country and created a self-sufficient forest in Colombia: “I decided to put down roots”
6+ hour, 22+ min ago (312+ words) Through social media, he showcases his rural life and the process by which he produces his own food. A young German man decided to leave his country to live in the Colombian countryside. For about five years, he has lived…...
José Abellán, cardiologist: “Those who drink coffee regularly live longer and have fewer cardiovascular diseases”
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (267+ words) The medical professional highlights the benefits of this beverage, while also appealing to common sense and consistency. Coffee has been a silent witness to life for centuries, enduring shifting reputations and ongoing debate about its supposed benefits depending on the…...
Tim Spector, microbiota expert: “Coffee drinkers have a more diverse gut microbiome than non-drinkers”
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (404+ words) The epidemiologist also shared his thoughts on the benefits of coffee consumption, based on a study published in "Nature. Having a cup of coffee is perhaps one of the most common daily rituals for millions of people around the world....
Science points to a compound in coffee and chocolate that slows down aging
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (308+ words) Recent research suggests that certain compounds present in common beverages may influence cellular aging. Coffee, that beverage without which many do not feel fully awake, appears to be related to favorable changes in cellular aging, according to recent research that…...
This is the reason why Knicks guard Josh Hart drinks 500 milligrams of caffeine a day
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (334+ words) Here's the inside story of Hart's curious caffeine conundrum. New York Knicks' energiser bunny Josh Hart has revealed that his unusually high caffeine intake, between 500 and 600 mg per day, isn't just about being a relentless competitor. According to an interview…...
Trump’s trade war backfires: The reason why the U.S. president is retreating on tariffs
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (344+ words) Trump rolls back tariffs on some household staples and admits his taxes on imports "may" have caused price increases "in some cases" over the past year. Americans gave the Republican party a drubbing in this month's elections, with voters saying…...
A new study ruthlessly challenges everything we thought we knew about coffee’s effects on the heart
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (366+ words) A group of American researchers manages to debunk one of the biggest myths about coffee. For years, coffee has been seen as a potential trigger for heart issues'but what if that assumption is wrong? A new clinical trial titled "Does…...
Coffee, watches and more: What products are getting pricier under Trump’s tariffs
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (504+ words) The impact of Trump's tariffs has been slow to be felt in the US economy but that changed with inflation data released for August. Here's a look. President Donald Trump announced his new tariff regime on 2 April, which he dubbed…...
It’s not just about heat: the surprising way climate change is damaging our health through food
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (339+ words) As temperatures rise, we tend to eat food that will cool us down, and certain summer snacks are being consumed more than ever. We've been seeing hotter summers over the past few years - a couple of have been unusually warm…...
Goodbye to energy drinks? These countries are banning them for minors
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (295+ words) Plans are underway to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under the age of 16, due to their impact on health. Modern, non-alcoholic energy drinks first hit shelves 40 years ago with the launch of Red Bull - a carbonated…...