Snooze your way to slimness?

Research has shown that getting enough sleep is one of the keys to managing appetite and weight. In a study of more than 9,000 people, researchers from Columbia University reported that people who slept fewer than seven hours were more likely to be obese. In fact, people who snoozed six or fewer hours were 27

Caffeinated beverages in moderation

A moderate amount of caffeine can improve our alertness, and sometimes our performance on mental tasks. Caffeine is naturally found in coffee, tea and chocolate, and it is added as a flavouring ingredient to some carbonated beverages. For example, it imparts a slightly bitter flavour to cola beverages. Caffeine-free soda pop usually has a slightly