3/28/2008
Surprise, surprise, doctors now say drinking coffee and other caffeinated beverages won't do you any good in your efforts to lose weight and keep it off. Caffeine acts as a diuretic, causing the body to retain less water temporarily. But there's nothing to suggest that these effects are permanent, and the stimulant does nothing to reduce body fat. The best way to lose a few pounds and maintain a healthy weight is to get enough exercise and eat a proper diet.
Here’s your last reminder. St. John’s Life fair is tomorrow from 8-noon on the campus of MSSU. Come on out for free health screenings and health talks on a variety of subjects, including vericose veins, heart disease, sleep apnea and obesity. Then stay for our featured guest speaker, actor Jamie Farr from the hit TV show MASH at 12:30. It’s FREE and open to the public. For more info about St. John’s Annual Life Fair, log onto stj.com.
