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Coffee During IVF: Excessive Consumption Could Reduce Fertility

It will likely come as no surprise that over-consumption of coffee can lead to insomnia, upset stomach, irritability and even muscle tremors. However, the risks may be even worse for specific groups of people. For example, researchers from Denmark recently conducted a study finding that drinking excess coffee during IVF may reduce fertility in women who seek to become pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF). The study found that women who drink six or more cups of coffee daily reduce their chances of becoming pregnant through IVF by up to 50%. If you’re a typical coffee drinker, or even a serious coffee lover, there’s probably no need to worry as the study found no fertility loss in women who drank between 1 and 5 cups of coffee per day. For women who drink more than five cups daily, however, the reduction in fertility is equivalent to smoking cigarettes.

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Do People Gain Weight When They Quit Smoking? Yes, Says Study

The benefits of quitting smoking are nearly endless. Breaking the habit can lower your risk for lung cancer, heart disease and stroke. It can also reduce respiratory problems such as wheezing, shortness of breath and chronic cough. The risk for developing one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, can also be greatly reduced by quitting. However, if you’re thinking about quitting smoking, you may be hesitant due to the notion that quitting will cause you to gain weight. Unfortunately, a new study reveals that post-smoking cessation weight gain is real, and perhaps even more pronounced than previously thought. At the same time, the researchers behind the study remind us that quitting smoking is an excellent step to take toward achieving better health, even if you have to deal with some unwanted weight gain along the way.

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Peel an Apple to Lose Weight? Study Says Yes

Eating an apple to lose weight could be a reasonable part of your weight loss regimen. Besides being a snack that contains very little fat or sodium, some research suggests that apples could play a part in kidney stone prevention as well as reduced risk of skin and respiratory diseases. Apples are also a good source of soluble fiber. Recently, however, a new study conducted on mice suggests that the peels of an apple actually contain a powerful ingredient capable of preventing obesity and spurring weight loss. The compound, known as ursolic acid, is also found in cranberries, prunes and various herbs (thyme, oregano, lavender, rosemary, basil, peppermint, etc.) in addition to apple peels, though it’s most concentrated in the latter. Previous studies have indicated that ursolic acid may have strong anti-cancer properties as well.

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Gastric Bypass and Alcoholism Could Be Linked According to Study

Those who undergo weight loss surgery may be inadvertently increasing their risk of developing a drinking problem, according to a new gastric bypass and alcoholism study that included over 1,400 individuals who had received gastric banding, gastric bypass surgery and other forms of surgical weight loss. Before undergoing surgery, roughly 7.6% of participants reported symptoms of alcohol addiction and abuse. When the subjects were surveyed again two years after their surgeries, this figure rose to 9.6%. When translated to the general population, the findings indicate that weight loss surgery leads to drinking problems for about 2,000 Americans each year. Unfortunately for these people, some research has suggested that alcoholism could be linked to health issues such as anemia, cardiovascular disease, cancer, depression, gout, nerve damage, and of course cirrhosis.

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Want to Quit Smoking? Eat Fruits and Veggies, Study Says

For anyone who has smoked cigarettes for an extended period of time, most likely, you are familiar with just how hard it is to quit.

In fact, many scientific studies have shown that smoking cigarettes can be as addictive as heroin or cocaine. The primary reason, nicotine. Smoking cigarettes, and the act of smoking cigarettes, create both a physical and emotional dependency.

Because of this, most individuals that try to quit smoking find it to be quite challenging. However, there are approaches that have been proven to increase the success rate of successfully quitting cigarettes, for once and for all.

In fact, according to a recently published study, there are certain foods that can assist you in successfully giving up cigarettes specifically, fruits and vegetables.

During the study, the smokers who consumed the largest quantities of vegetables and fruits were three times as likely to kick the habit, for a minimum of 30 days, when compared to the individuals who ate the smallest quantities of the same types of fruits and vegetables.

The researchers behind the study are confident in their findings because they accounted for a number of factors that could’ve influenced the results, such as gender, age, education, income, race and lifestyle choices such as illicit drug use, alcohol use and exercise frequency.

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