Is Coffee Good or Bad for You?

850. What if the real danger of hyperpalatable junk food isn't that it tastes too good, but that it actually silences the biological signals that tell you you're full? This episode explores groundbreaking neuroscience suggesting that overeating is driven by a lack of satisfaction ... Show More

849. It is now easier than ever to get a prescription for powerful weight-loss drugs, thanks to a growing number of telehealth providers. But is this responsible care for obesity or something else?Find a transcript here. Ted Kyle on Telemedicine for Obesity Care. New to Nutrition ... Show More

848. An episode we did earlier this month about coffee prompted questions from many listeners. Does coffee spike your cortisol? How does it affect the bladder? Is espresso healthier than drip? Answers to your questions here.Related episodes: 846 - Fact check: Is it bad to drink c ... Show More

Coffee. For some, it is deserving of its own essential food group. But is coffee more than just a way to achieve functioning human capacity first thing in the morning? You may have seen media headlines in the past warning about health risks of coffee. But now that the science has ... Show More

What We’re Talking About In This Episode! Is coffee feeding your chronic stress or fatigue? All the factors that can influence how coffee affects you How green smoothies helped me replace coffee The difference between caffeine in matcha vs caffeine in coffee Ways to give you ... Show More

<p>In this podcast, we’re going to talk about some of the health benefits of drinking coffee. Remember, don’t drink coffee if it gives you anxiety, increases your heart rate, or prevents you from sleeping. Too much coffee can increase cortisol and adrenaline, so limit your daily ... Show More

Are you drinking too much coffee? A gastroenterologist and a caffeine researcher share surprising insights about the psychoactive drug. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy 

<p>The ergogenic effects (or performance boosts) of caffeine on muscle endurance, muscle strength, anaerobic power and aerobic endurance are significant but do you have to forego your morning cup of joe for a while to really feel those effects?</p> <p>Read the transcript at: <a h ... Show More

Caffeine is a popular go-to supplement for many athletes. And for good reason. Not only is it the key component of one of the world’s most widely used legal drugs – I’m talking about coffee here people – it is also a sports supplement that is well supported by scientific evidence ... Show More

<p>Studies have shown that exercise can slow down and even prevent common causes of vision loss. But what type of workout is good for your eyes?</p> <p><a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/vision">Read the transcript</a>.</p> <p>Check out all the <a ... Show More

Coffee is one of the most popular and safest stimulants that we consume. But during pregnancy, and potentially even when planning a pregnancy, it is one ‘legal drug’ where advice for women becomes a little more prescriptive. Alcohol, soft cheeses, raw fish and even raw sprouts ar ... Show More

Coffee purists tend to look down on the likes of the latte, cappuccino and mocha, suggesting that only black coffee is the real deal. They often double down by saying that drinking coffee with milk causes bloating and messes with digestion. But a recent study from the University ... Show More