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Energy Drinks on the Heart

Energy drinks may provide a bit too much of a boost to the heart, German researchers report.
December 4, 2013
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Healthy people who drank energy drinks high in caffeine and taurine experienced significantly increased heart contraction rates an hour later.
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Drawbacks to Skipping Breakfast

Skipping breakfast can increase the risk of a heart attack or fatal coronary heart disease by as much as 27%.
July 23, 2013
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While the benefits of having a regular breakfast for daily energy levels and weight control are well known, researchers at Harvard University found that it was also crucial for good heart health.
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Benefits of Eggs, Even for Those at CVD Risk

Several studies have looked specifically at the role of whole egg consumption in high-risk groups, including those with metabolic syndrome and heart disease.
June 17, 2013
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Research from Yale University explored the impact of daily whole egg consumption in men and women with coronary heart disease.
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Salt

Sodium Levels Little Changed

Sodium levels have not dropped much in packaged and restaurant foods over the last few years, despite industry-wide attempts to reduce salts, according to new research.
May 15, 2013
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Researchers looked at mean sodium levels for identical food products that were collected in 2005, 2008 and 2011.
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