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Why soft drinks aren’t good for you (just to remind you once again)

Why soft drinks aren’t good for you (just to remind you once again)

One of the worst beverages ever invented is the soda pop, also known as soft drink. It is a proven health hazard. ‘Soft drinks contain little to no vitamins or other essential nutrients. However, it is what they do contain that is the problem: caffeine, carbonation, simple sugars — or worse, sugar substitutes — and often food additives such [...]
The High Risk of Weight Cycling and Yo-yo Dieting

The High Risk of Weight Cycling and Yo-yo Dieting

Obesity has been a problem of the Western world and it is not a cosmetic problem but a serious health concern. Weight loss through pills and programs has been common among many people. These efforts, however, have been futile for some, and useless to many. Weight regain often follows these weight loss regimens, some at even heavier weight. Weight cycling [...]