‘I’m a doctor – never eat these foods before bed if you want to sleep well’

‘I’m a doctor – never eat these foods before bed if you want to sleep well’

According to the NHS, around one in three of us will experience sleeping difficulties at some point in our lives. Adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep every night and without it we can be left tired, irritable and unable to concentrate. In extreme cases it can start to impact our health, with … Read more

Hot vs. Iced Coffee: Is One Better For You Than The Other?

Hot vs. Iced Coffee: Is One Better For You Than The Other?

When it comes to iced versus hot coffee, conversations usually focus on personal taste. But what about health? Do the two versions of coffee affect the human body differently, and are the differences stark enough to warrant permanent changes in your caffeine consumption? To find out, HuffPost spoke with Dr. Majid Basit, a cardiologist with … Read more

Energy Drinks Are Out of Control

Energy Drinks Are Out of Control

In the US, the FDA has not imposed specific restrictions or requirements on the sale or labeling of energy drinks, but the American Beverage Association’s Guidance for the Responsible Labeling and Marketing of Energy Drinks does lay out some rules, including that energy-drink packaging must declare the total amount of caffeine per drink, that they … Read more