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Survey of Coffee Drinkers Will Jolt Your System

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:04:31 +0000

Nothing is certain except death and taxes...and our need for coffee.

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Would You Pay $7 For A Cup of Coffee?

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:41:09 +0000

Seattle, WA (WIBX) - The world's biggest coffee chain is unveiling its most expensive cup of coffee.

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Study Reveals Drinking Coffee Can Lower Your Chances of Skin Cancer

Shauna Wright — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 18:04:21 +0000

Want to avoid skin cancer? Have another cup of joe. A new study finds coffee guzzlers are less likely to develop the most common type of the disease.

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Wanna Live Longer? Drink Coffee

Don Deane — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:24:28 +0000

Coffee drinkers no longer need to fret over health concerns and their beloved beverage, according to a new study by the National Cancer Institute. In fact, feel free to pour an extra cup in the morning because, the study suggests, coffee may actually prolong life.

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You Won't Believe How Much Americans Spend on Coffee and Lunch Each Year

Shauna Wright — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:29:36 +0000

A new survey of Americans’ workplace spending habits shows we’re dropping an awful lot on incidentals like coffee and restaurant lunches every year — $3,000 per person, on average.

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Need an Energy Boost? Skip the Coffee, Take a Nap — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:33:04 +0000

If you find yourself dragging in the middle of the day, don’t reach for the coffee pot — reach for a pillow instead. Experts say naps may be a good way to make up for the sleep deficit many of us have from not getting enough shut-eye at night.

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Hey Ladies, Fight Cancer by Drinking Coffee — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 18:32:42 +0000

If you’re one of those women people tease because you’re never seen without a Starbucks cup in your hand, you may actually be bettering your health. All that coffee might be warding off cancer.

Researchers at Harvard University who followed the medical records of more than 67,000 women over a 26-year period found that those who drank at least four cups of java per day had a 25 percent lower risk of developing endometrial cancer (cancer of the uterus lining), with a seven percent decrease seen in those who drank two cups daily.

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Is Your Coffee Fix Getting in the Way of Medication? — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:32:31 +0000

The average American adult drinks about three cups of coffee a day, and while many can’t imagine a morning without it, people taking certain drugs may want to think twice.

Studies show that more than a dozen medications — antidepressants, estrogen, and thyroid and osteoporosis drugs, for example — can be affected by coffee, which can block absorption or enhance the effects of the drugs.

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Can Coffee Reduce Risk of Skin Cancer?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:35:49 +0000

Your daily cups of joe may be doing more than just giving you the energy to face the day.

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The Best Coffee In Utica-Our Top 5

WIBX AM 950 — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:57:05 +0000

I like coffee—maybe a little too much. But for me, coffee is more than just a stimulating morning routine. It’s also social connector, a catalyst for good conversation with good friends. To me, coffee is as much about the experience as it is the flavor. With that in mind, here are my picks for best coffee in the Utica area.

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A Pint For A Pound This Month

Jumpin' Zach Flash — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:43:00 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Dunkin' Donuts and the American Red Cross are teaming up to celebrate National Blood Donor Month.

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