Fun Science Project – Which Drinks Raise Blood Pressure?
by Mort Barish
It is generally understood that coffee, tea and soft drinks will elevate your blood pressure, and that elevated pressure could lead to a heart attack or a stroke.
Caffeine is the most widely used drug in the world. It has been known to produce undesirable side effects such as nervousness, insomnia, irregular heart beat, high blood sugar and cholesterol levels, excess stomach acids and heartburn. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system and can cause mild alertness, heightened anxiety and body tension. It can be habit forming. It depends on how you take it and how much you take. Age Read the rest of this entry »
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