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Energy Drinks

Are Energy Drinks Worth Dying For?

Annie Claire Bergeron-Oliver | Posted 01.21.2013 | Canada Living
Annie Claire Bergeron-Oliver

It's crunch time at university, and students all over the country are searching for the secret to instant knowledge. And caffeine, a stimulant that arouses your central nervous system and improves your performance both physically and mentally, is usually a top study aid. Just last week, the New York Times wrote an article that connected the energy drink 5-hour Energy to 13 fatalities in the United States. A string of recent articles have connected various energy drinks to cases of serious side-effects, including death, so why incorporate them into your an exam routine?

Top 5 Nutrition Myths

Rose Reisman | Posted 06.02.2012 | Canada Living
Rose Reisman

Every day, we receive contradicting nutrition advice from the media, our doctors, friends and colleagues. That's because studies are being done consistently, reported, then taken as the word of God. Here are some of the top nutrition myths that I'm sure you may be listening to.

New Energy Drinks Rules -- Are They Enough?

CP | Posted 12.06.2011 | Canada Living

The federal government has introduced rules to limit the amount of caffeine allowed in so-called energy drinks such as Red Bull and Monster. But th...

What To Eat After You Workout

The Huffington Post Canada | Karen Kwan | Posted 11.21.2011 | Canada Living

Now that you know how important it is to properly fuel your body before you exercise (yes, even if you're trying to lose weight, you do need to eat a ...