Energy Drinks

Energy Drinks Elevate Blood Pressure

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 05.10.2012

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Those fun, harmless-looking energy drinks in the colorful bottles that you see everywhere these days? Turns out these drinks aren't so harmless.

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Energy Ups and Downs? Your Caffeine-Drinking May Be to Blame

Ashley Koff | Posted 05.08.2012

Read More: Energy Drinks, Energy, Nutrition, Caffeine Drinks, Personal Health, Caffeine, Energy Tips, Coffee, Healthy Living News

Last week, I shared these tips with Dr. Oz and his audience, but here's a deeper look and some extra tips for anyone trying to drink their way out of energy ups and downs.

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Coca-Cola Sees Success In Energy Drinks, Bottled Water

AP | CANDICE CHOI | Posted 04.17.2012

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NEW YORK — The Coca-Cola Co. is continuing to expand its reach worldwide and turning to a variety of smaller drink sizes to boost profits and ke...

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Starbucks Unveils New Energy Drink Line

Posted 03.22.2012

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A new juice bar concept wasn't enough for coffee giant Starbucks -- it's getting into energy drinks as well. The new energy drinks, which are availabl...

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Red Bull To Launch Zero Calorie Energy Drink

Posted 03.21.2012

Read More: Energy Drinks, Red Bull Total Zero, Red Bull, Red Bull Zero Calories, Zero Calorie Drinks, Red Bull Energy Drink, Food News

On April 2, Red Bull is launching a zero-calorie version of its energy drink: Red Bull Total Zero. The drink will also contain no sugar or carbs and w...

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Flattening the Fizz on Kids, Excess Sugary Sodas

Glenn D. Braunstein, M.D. | Posted 01.28.2012

Read More: Sugary Beverages, Calories, Energy Drinks, Soda, Caffeine, Phosphoric Acid, Diabetes, Dr. Glenn Braunstein, Cedars Sinai, Obesity, Sugar, Los Angeles News

Being overweight in childhood has become epidemic, and now is the most common medical condition of children. As New York City's anti-soda campaign asks, are kids "Pouring on the Pounds?"

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Insane Energy Drink Experimentation (Don't Try This at Home)

Joe Peacock | Posted 11.29.2011

Read More: Caffeine, Energy Drinks, Red Bull, Caffeine Exercising, Redline, N.O. Xplode, Caffeine Jitters, Caffeine Working Out, Caffeinated Drinks, Comedy News

Sometimes, my energy drinks bore me. The trouble is, I've grown accustomed to how all of this stuff works, and my "cycles" are just getting boring. So I figured, why not have a little fun?

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What To Drink, When

EatingWell | Posted 10.26.2011

Read More: Energy Drinks, Healthy Living Body, Hydrating Drinks, Personal Health, Sports Drinks, Water, Slidepollajax, Coconut Water, Eating Well, Hydration Facts, Hydration, Eatingwell, Healthy Living News

So what type of beverage is best? Find out when you should use energy or sports drinks, coconut or electrolyte waters, juice, milk or just plain water.

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How Big A Problem Are Energy Drinks, Really?

Richard C. Senelick, M.D. | Posted 10.19.2011

Read More: Energy Drinks, Stimulants, Seizures, Healthy Living Body, Personal Health, Caffeine, College Sleep, Energy Drinks Safety, Child Safety, Red-Bull, Healthy Living News

Are energy drinks the new coffee? Do they have excessive health risks and do they need to be regulated, or is the problem limited to their excessive use in our youth?

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Yes, There Is An Energy Drink Called 'Pussy'

Posted 01.13.2012

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Perhaps it comes as no surprise that a 21-year-old came up with an energy drink called "Pussy" while he was sitting in his bedroom. The company's mant...

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1 Energy Drink = 11 Croissants And 9 Other Shockers

Grace Nasri | Posted 08.21.2011

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While studies on energy drinks have focused on the effects of ingredients like caffeine, taurine and guarana (which contains roughly twice the caffeine found in coffee beans), they fail to highlight another important ingredient: sugar.

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I Need Energy to Keep Up With the News About Energy Drinks

Courtney Reum | Posted 08.07.2011

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This month in marketing strategies you didn't see coming: seniors enjoying the 'benefits' of energy shots. Typically, consumer marketers target the y...

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Kids Shouldn't Have Sports Or Energy Drinks: Report

Posted 08.01.2011

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Man Sues Over Mouse In Monster Energy Drink Can

Slashfood | Posted 06.04.2011

Read More: Energy Drinks, Monster Energy Drink, Food Safety, Food Lawsuits, Foreign Object Found in Food, Food News

Ok, if this doesn't sound like an April Fool's Day joke, what does? "Man Sues Monster Energy Drinks for Putting a Dead Mouse in His Can." We didn't w...

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Confirmed: Energy Drinks Are Dangerous For Kids

Posted 05.25.2011

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Cramming for the SATs might get a whole lot harder once Mom and Dad hear new research that energy drinks could be dangerous for children's health. ...

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9 Top Ways We Waste Money 2010

Wallet Pop | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Coffee, Energy Drinks, Birthday Parties, Cigarettes, Money Waster, Oil Change, Lunch, Brand Name, Gas, Money to Burn, Bottled Water, Waste of Money, Business News

It's been a rough few years. Unemployment woes, foreclosure fears and economic uncertainty rule the headlines. It's a time where being frugal has beco...

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The Top 9 Ways We Waste Money 2010

Wallet Pop | Vickie Passmore | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Energy Drinks, Wasting Money, Ciggarettes, Eating Out, Money, Economy, Saving Money, Coffee, Savings, Recession, Bottled Water, Business News

It's been a rough few years. Unemployment woes, foreclosure fears and economic uncertainty rule the headlines. It's a time where being frugal has beco...

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Coffee Vs. Energy Drinks: The Caffeine Wars

Matthew Edlund, M.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Energy Drinks, Caffeine Addiction, Caffeine, Coffee, Energy Drinks Caffeine, Caffiene, Caffeinated Drinks, Healthy Living News

It's fun to sip a cup among peers, family and friends, giving us a better chance to enjoy the buzz and enliven our brains.

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California Bill Wants Caffeine Out of Their Booze

Harmon Leon | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Energy Drinks, Caffeine Beer, Beer, Drinking Alcohol, California Health, Health, Alcohol, Caffeine, Drinking, California, Healthy Living News

Budweiser is already planning to BE beer which contains caffeine, guarana and ginsing. Now, those who choose to get drunk on beer can now do it wide awake while experiencing caffeine-induced heart palpitations.

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FDA Questions Safety Of Alcoholic Energy Drinks

AP | MATTHEW PERRONE | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is challenging makers of alcohol-infused energy drinks to prove their beverages are safe, citing c...

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All Hyped Up With Nowhere To Go

B. Jeffrey Madoff | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Energy Drinks, Depression, Twitter, Antidepressants, Social Networking, Bloggers, Starbucks, Media, Media News, Facebook, Texting, Media News

We all run out of time, and there is not really a way to save it. But one of the major ways we seem to be trying to save time is in how we communicate with each other.

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Caffeine Labeling Standards: This Buzz Is For You

Los Angeles Times | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Coffee, Energy Drinks, Labeling, Caffeine, Caffeine Labeling, Healthy Living News

Maybe it's the sleepless nights. Maybe it's the daytime jitters. Whatever the reason, many people decide to cut back on caffeine -- only to find that ...

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Adolescents Losing Sleep Over "It"

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Energy Drinks, Health, Teens, Adolescents, Caffeine, Weight Loss, Weight, Obesity, Sleep Disorders, Sleep, Healthy Living News

A new study indicates that obesity among teens is associated with less sleep, with two notable culprits: technology and sleep issues. Follow these tips to improve your sleeping habits.

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Con Games: Let Us Now Praise Famous X

Michael Conniff | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Sports, X Games, Business, Espn, Aspen, Extreme Sports, Rockstar Drink, Hacky-Sack, Snowboarding, Energy Drinks, Gretchen Bleiler, RockStar Energy Drink, Red Bull, Monster, Skateboarding, Snow, Entertainment News

What I love about the ESPN X Games is the way the athletes actually seem to root for each other without prompting. No other sport does sportsmanship like the X Games.

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Warning: Energy Drinks Stealing Sleep and Sanity

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Caffeine, Insomnia, Diet, Energy Drinks, Sleep Disorders, Health, Sleep, Rockstar Drink, Red Bull, Healthy Living News

Energy drinks do more than work against sleep; they can cause you to feel anxious, jittery, and wired and tired at the same time.

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