Caffeine can be a harmful stimulant or it can act as a beneficial substance. Know how to use it wisely to reap the benefits and avoid the pitfalls.

Jul 31, 2010 - Dorla Anne Harris

Caffeine is one of the most consumed natural biochemicals in beverages. This significant compound has major and profound effects on cellular biochemistry and physiology.

Jul 15, 2009 - Donald Reinhardt

Caffeine works by interfering with adenosine: one of the brain's "brakes", making it effective at low doses, and safe for those who are not pregnant.

Aug 24, 2009 - Nicole Lassahn

The fall semester is right around the corner, which means it's time for college students to get reacquainted with caffeine.

Aug 17, 2011 - Rachel Brummer

Caffeine has long been used by those suffering from intense migraine pain as a source of relief. But for many, caffeine can also cause unwelcome and painful side effects.

Oct 1, 2008 - Lisa Rufle

Drinking coffee or other caffeinated beverages in moderation while breastfeeding appears to be relatively safe and to have little to no effect on a nursing infant.

Nov 9, 2008 - Julie Ackendorf

Caffeine impacts the body in many different ways. Learn more about how caffeine can effect the body's systems and impair or improve performance.

Apr 29, 2010 - Sarah Lantz

Can caffeine - which is found in teas, chocolate, most soft drinks, energy drinks, and of course coffee - be an effective treatment against asthma?

Aug 12, 2011 - Estela Kennen

Many coffee addicts say they can't get going in the morning without a caffeine boost. While caffeine has some benefits, it can also have negative effects.

Jun 10, 2010 - Venice Kichura

Intense exercise and extreme heat can cause a serious medical condition known as rhabdomyolysis. Knowing the causes may help prevent condition in athletes.

Oct 27, 2010 - Terry Zeigler

Energy drinks are full of caffeine and sugar. Popular with youngsters and adults, do these drinks actually spark a health crisis in children's nutrition?

Jul 27, 2010 - Mike DeHaan

Be aware of the pros and cons of anything that you ingest for a healthier lifestyle. Discover what effects caffeine has on your body.

Dec 21, 2010 - Deanna Myers

He was a child living in unimaginable horror and greatest loss, he grew into a young man absorbed in hatred, yet he became an adult of 'tolerance' and kindness.

Mar 31, 2010 - Heike Winnig

There are several psychiatric disorders related to consuming too much caffeine, including anxiety and sleeping disorders.

Sep 30, 2010 - Ashley Anderson

Athletes are finding relief from body aches and pains as well as recovery from injuries and surgeries when incorporating reflexology into their routines.

Apr 13, 2010 - Amy Kreydin

Fluid intake is important for high level performance and to prevent dehydration

Oct 22, 2009 - Melissa Black

This section gives practical steps for controlling and curing fibromyalgia and the related conditions of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and chronic fatigue (CFIDS).

Feb 14, 2009 - Robert Oakes

Because there typically are no warning signs, the focus needs to be on undertaking comprehensive family medical histories for all athletes.

Apr 14, 2009 - Terry Zeigler

Otherwise known as tinea pedis, athlete's foot is a common and irritating fungal infection of the skin of the foot. In most cases simple topical treatments are effective.

Jul 8, 2009 - John Richard Roberts

The female athlete triad is often one of the most overlooked issues facing today's female athletes. This triad can create acute and chronic health problems.

Jun 1, 2010 - Michelle Zehr