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K-Cup Inventor: I Feel Bad I Had the Idea They're expensive, create waste, and "it's not like drip coffee's tough to make." Erik ShermanMar 4th 2015 11:00AM Investors usually take pride in their creations. But there are exceptions. Alfred Nobel so regretted the military uses of his invention, dynamite, that he founded the peace prize, as the foundation named for him relates. Robert Propst, inventor of the office cubicle, reportedly "lamented his unwitting contribution to what he called monolithic insanity," according to Business Insider. Then there's John Sylvan. If the man isn't familiar, his brainchild -- the K-Cup system -- will be. The single-cup brew system is wildly popular, accounting for more than a quarter of ground coffee category sales in 2013, as Quartz reported. By 2018, some analyst estimates say that consumers will spend as much on coffee pods as on ground coffee, reported the Seattle Times. That's not even counting the hot cocoa, tea, and other drinks that can be generated by the system and the many companies that make drink pods. And Sylvan is sorry. "I don't have one," he told the Atlantic. "They're kind of expensive to use. Plus it's not like drip coffee is tough to make." But it's not cost and unnecessary convenience that fuels Sylvan's regret. Nor is it having sold his share of the company for $50,000 in 1997. Keurig Green Mountain has a market value of nearly $21 billion. No, what leaves him with second and third thoughts is that the K-Cup has become an environmental disaster according to many. In 2013, Keurig Green Mountain produced 8.3 billion K-Cups, or enough to wrap the equator an estimated 10.5 times, according to Mother Jones. By 2014, the number of cups hit 9.8 billion, according to NPR. Those cups aren't recyclable, which means they go right into landfills and the materials used to make them are lost for reuse. There are two problems on the recycling front. One is that the cup, filter, grounds, and foil top of so completely put together that separating the parts for recycling is impractical, according to the Atlantic report. As NPR pointed out, even if you could separate the parts, the cup itself is made of No. 7 composite plastic, and few recycling facilities can handle it. The K-Cup has become legendary. There's even a YouTube video that critiques the environmental implications by way of a short mock horror movie, where an alien monster is constructed of them. That's why Sylvan told the Atlantic, "I feel bad sometimes that I ever did it." The company claims that it is working on a more environmentally-sensitive version and that 100 percent of the cups will be recyclable by 2020. But Sylvan doesn't seem convinced. "I told them how to improve it, but they don't want to listen," he told the Atlantic. Please go to www.ganolifevo.com/wwammcafe for more information and how to order Ganolife Gourmet Coffee today.

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Myth or Fact? Caffeine can make heart disease worse. Myth: Doctors often tell cardiac patients, especially those with high blood pressure, to avoid caffeine. But there’s little proof that it raises the risk of heart attack, sudden death or abnormal heart rhythms. In fact, coffee drinking may reduce risk of heart disease -- one of the benefits of caffeine. People who drank 3-5 cups of coffee a day had the lowest risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a 2013 meta-analysis by Harvard University. Drinking tea – black and green – may also have heart-healthy benefits. “Tea in general seems to have cardiovascular benefits,” says Dr. Messerli, also a cardiologist and director of hypertension at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in Manhattan. “The benefits of tea are probably due to its antioxidant properties,” he says. But not all teas are created equal. Herbal ones, such as chamomile, rosebud and elderberry, don’t have the same antioxidants. Plus, “when you add cream or milk, you may abolish the benefits,” Dr. Messerli says, “because it seems that the milk or the cream prevents the antioxidant substance from acting.” Please go to this site to order Ganolife Gourmet Enriched Coffee. www.ganolifevo.com/wwammcafe

EBOLA Protection with Medicinal Mushrooms

EBOLA Protection with Medicinal Mushrooms? AUTHOR SHARON CORNET The Ebola virus, which kills up to 90% of those who are infected with it, has now entered the United States of America. The Ebola pandemic, which has been followed and quarantined since 1976 in Central Africa, and a more recent outbreak in Western Africa, has caused some American and Canadian doctors to have isolated themselves after returning from countries from the African continent. But is there a cure for Ebola? Could medicinal mushrooms help protect against ebola or even treat it? Most people say there is not possibly a cure, but to fully understand the dilemma, and how the human immune system is attacked in the presence of deadly viruses, is exactly what is needed at a time when our nation is experiencing fear from the unknown factors regarding this kind of hemorrhagic fever. Two Americans are infected with Ebola presently. One of them, Kent Brantly, a 33-year old doctor from Texas, was working at an Ebola treatment center (run by two faith-based organizations: Samaritan’s Purse, and Reuters) in Liberia when he began showing symptoms of having the virus. He was flown to Atlanta in a protective suit so he could be monitored at the Emory University Hospital. The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) told Fox News that Dr. Brantly “appears to be improving, and that’s encouraging.” Nancy Writebol, the second aid worker for another charity, SIM USA, would be expecting treatment soon. Both patients’ progress will be known over the next few days. Improve immunity to treat symptoms of Ebola virus Ebola virus disease is very deadly to the majority of its hosts. How viruses work is still a mysterious process. Those who overcome them typically have a super charged immune system, as well as other factors of health and medical care in place. Currently there is no treatment, vaccine, or cure for Ebola, which is a viral hemorrhagic fever. The symptoms include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, and external and internal bleeding. Fluid replacement is crucial as well as fever-reducing medication, and antibiotics that help the immune system fight the virus could also improve chances of survival for the patient. The key to those who survive the Ebola virus depends on the strength of their immune system along with getting proper supportive care at a medical facility. Early treatment is also extremely important, and may have helped keep the death rate lower, says Stephan Monroe, an expert of emerging infectious diseases at the CDC. The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that out of 1,323 cases, the deaths have been 729 (death rate of 55%). However, the mortality rate of Ebola depends upon the strain that patients catch, where some are at 50%, and others are up to a 90% death rate. Immune-boosting anti-viral medicinal mushrooms a near-cure for Ebola? The Ebola virus is often a fatal disease, but medicinal mushrooms may help fight off the effects of this, or any other virus in general. These are just regular edible mushrooms (dried or cooked, never raw) such as white mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, shiitake, reishi, maitake, cordyceps, crimini, turkey tail, or a host of other excellent mushrooms that are well documented for their anti-viral, antioxidant, immune-boosting, antibacterial, anti-cancer, and even anti-tumor constituents. Medicinal mushrooms also boost the production of macrophages that attract viruses. They recruit natural killer cells that fight viruses and other foreign attackers as well. The anti-viral and immune system enhancing qualities of mushrooms like reishi (Ganoderma species, also called Lingzhi) and other mushrooms may help since people who take or eat mushrooms regularly tend to get sick less. This means less colds, flu, and possibly even viruses that cause the Avian flu (aka “bird flu”), or possibly even Ebola virus disease. Paul Stamets, a mycologist (mushroom/fungi expert) whose mother cured her cancer using medicinal mushrooms, has said regarding viral flu sicknesses, “In my work with the U.S. Defense Department’s BioShield BioDefense program, ethanol and water extracts of the living mycelium of Ganoderma resinaceum inhibited virus replication as measured by the viral yield reduction (VYR) assay of Flu A (H5N1) aka “bird flu,” and Flu B viruses. Notably, a ‘traditional’ hot water extract of the fruitbodies arising from the same mycelium demonstrated no notable antiviral activity.” (Stamets, 2008). Remember that there is currently no known cure for Ebola, even though the current experimental serum seems to be working well. Ebola has a death rate ranging from 50-90% according to experts. 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LA the 'epicenter' of cartel money laundering

Federal authorities have seized at least $65 million in cash in a series of raids in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday. Authorities suspect the money came from Mexican drug trafficking. Around 1,000 law enforcement officials swarmed the Fashion District to execute dozens of search ​warrants to businesses suspected of participating in the so-called "Black Market Peso Exchange."

Authorities say this kind of exchange is common with Mexican drug rings. It happens when drug trafficking organizations collect money through U.S. through established businesses to avoid suspicion of transferring money across the border. One of the cases that triggered this investigation was a drug scheme related to the kidnapping and torture of a U.S. citizen who had fallen into debt with the Sinaloa Cartel. The cartel was using a Fashion District business to get ransom money for the release of the captive. During the raid, only nine people were arrested, but the $65 million seized came from bank accounts around the world and is said to be a part of ongoing investigations. Assistant Director of the FBI's Los Angeles Division said in a statement, the probe was meant to"send a message" to drug cartels that using American businesses for "hostage taking and the distribution of narcotics" will not be tolerated. The statement called Los Angeles the "epicenter" of money laundering in the drug trade - something that has been heavily emphasized in local coverage of the incident. But some outlets focused on the particular area where the crimes occurred. KNBC said in its headline the probe "targeted" the fashion district. KTLA called the probe a "Fashion District Takedown" in its headline and noted the incident is being referred to as "Operation Fashion Police." The American who was kidnapped is back in the U.S. after his family paid a $140,000 ransom. Those suspects arrested were scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday. www.ganolifevo.com/ganoforlifeusa.

Fast-Food Workers Arrested At Protests Part 3

Fast-Food Workers Arrested At Protests 'Fight for $15' underway across the U.S. Carol KoppSep 3rd 2014 5:50AMUpdated Sep 4th 2014 2:41PM

APTOPIX Fast Food Protests Police handcuff protesters blocking traffic on Mack Avenue in Detroit as part of a national protest to push fast-food chains to pay their employees at least $15 an hour Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014. Hundreds of workers from McDonald's, Taco Bell, Wendy's and other fast-food chains are expected to walk off their jobs Thursday, according to labor organizers of the latest national protest to push the companies to pay their employees at least $15 an hour. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) This is why you need to take a serious look at our NEW company. www.ganolifevo.com/ganoforlifeusa.

Fast-Food Workers Arrested At Protests

Fast-Food Workers Arrested At Protests 'Fight for $15' underway across the U.S. Carol KoppSep 3rd 2014 5:50AMUpdated Sep 4th 2014 2:41PM A strike by low-wage workers against America's biggest fast-food chains kicked off Thursday with the reported arrests of 19 protesters outside a McDonald's in the middle of New York City's Times Square. About 400 demonstrators chanted and waved signs, while early-morning customers streamed in and out of the giant McDonald's on West 42nd Street, according to The New York Daily News. More demonstrators were arrested in Philadelphia, Detroit and Chicago. An organization of fast-food workers planned demonstrations in as many as 150 cities across the U.S. as they continue to dramatize their demand for a pay increase to a minimum $15 an hour. Hoping to turn the heat up on more low-wage employers, the movement's organizers added another service industry to the mix: Home care workers are invited to join Thursday's protests. Workers for McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's and KFC restaurants in Little Rock, Ark., Minneapolis, Minn., and Rochester, N.Y. are among those who are expected to walk off their jobs. Employees of the fast-food giants from outside the U.S. have been invited to join their American colleagues at protests in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City and Raleigh. St. Louis is one big city that will be spared protests, in light of the recent turmoil in nearby Ferguson that followed the shooting death of a young man by a police officer. Workers from St. Louis outlets have been invited to travel to protests in nearby cities. Thursday's demonstrations are the latest round in a series of protests that began almost two years ago, coinciding with a national debate over the federal minimum wage, currently set at $7.25 an hour. The group, which has been funded by the Service Employees International Union, was buoyed by a Labor Day weekend shout-out from President Barack Obama. In a speech in Milwaukee, the president noted, "All across the country right now there's a national movement going on made up of fast-food workers organizing to lift wages so they can provide for their families with pride and dignity." This is another reason why you need to take a serious look at our NEW Company...GANOLIFE! www.ganolifevo.com/ganoforlifeusa.

Serena Williams wins 3rd US Open in row, 18th Slam

Serena Williams wins 3rd US Open in row, 18th Slam Sep 7th 2014 6:45PM By HOWARD FENDRICH NEW YORK (AP) - Serena Williams ended a difficult-for-her Grand Slam season in the best way possible, winning her third consecutive U.S. Open title by beating Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday. Williams equaled Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova with 18 major singles titles, the fourth-most in history. Williams also matched Evert's total of six championships at the U.S. Open and became the first woman to win three in a row since Evert's four-title run from 1975-78. Williams earned $4 million, a record in tennis - $3 million for the title, plus a $1 million bonus for having had the best results during the North American summer hard-court circuit. It was a dominant performance to cap a dominant two weeks in Flushing Meadows. Not only did Williams, ranked and seeded No. 1, win all 14 sets she played in the tournament, she never even dropped more than three games in any of them. Until the U.S. Open, though, Williams had not been at her best on her sport's biggest stages in 2014. She lost in the fourth round at the Australian Open, the second round at the French Open, and the third round at Wimbledon, where a disoriented Williams also struggled through an odd appearance in doubles that was attributed to a viral illness. Back at the top of her game, Williams broke Wozniacki's serve five times and compiled a hard-to-believe 29-4 edge in winners. Remarkably, until a cross-court backhand on the run in the final game that even Williams applauded, the only winners registered by the 10th-seeded Wozniacki came on a trio of aces, one in the first set, two in the second. That was, in part, a result of the Dane's iffy play in only her second Grand Slam final - she lost to Kim Clijsters at the 2009 U.S. Open - but more due to Williams' relentless pursuit of every ball. A few weeks shy of her 33rd birthday, making the American the oldest major champion since Navratilova was 33 at Wimbledon in 1990, Williams simply would not allow a shot to get past her. Wozniacki is the one training for the New York City Marathon, but Williams tired her out by the end. Wozniacki was not exactly an extra in this Williams highlight reel, but pretty close to it. The points were being directed by Williams, whether via serves that reached 120 mph (194 kph), forceful returns that backed Wozniacki into a corner when not producing outright winners, unreachable groundstrokes from all angles or even the occasional volley. Yes, this, as might have been expected, was really all about Williams. At times, it felt as if Wozniacki were there because, well, someone needed to be on the opposite side of the net to act as Williams' opponent. They've been good pals for years, and they hung out together in Miami - heading to the beach, watching an NBA playoff game - right after both lost early at the French Open in May. Wozniacki says Williams helped her get over the end of her engagement to golf star Rory McIlroy. That friendship between Williams and Wozniacki did not matter one bit, of course, while they played Sunday with so much at stake as early evening shadows moved across the court in Arthur Ashe Stadium. As Williams put it beforehand, referring to her older sister, "If I can play Venus, I can play anybody."

Chicago Little League Team Determined To Make History

Chicago Little League team determined to make history The Jackie Robinson West All Stars were just one game shy of making it to the Little League World Series last year. But they made it there this year and are determined to go all the way, showing the world both what they're made of, and where they come from, Elaine Quijano reports. Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is more than 600 miles from their home on Chicago's South Side. But for Jackie Robinson West, a team that dates back to 1971, the road to get there has sometimes felt even longer. llwsteampic.jpg The Jackie Robinson West All Stars pose for a team photo CBS NEWS "I had a cousin, Andre. He got shot when he was coming off the bus," said 12-year-old Marquis Jackson, who plays second base. "South Side Chicago is not all shooting. It's African-American kids coming to do the right thing too." Team manager Darold Butler agrees that this World Series can help change the image associated with South Side Chicago. "We all hear the negative part of South Side of Chicago and what goes on with our youth," Butler said. "But this group will make everyone understand. They're great kids. They're great students." No all-African-American team has ever won the Little League World Series. Last weekend, the team advanced after an astonishing, come-from-behind win thanks to a grand slam. Butler said the players' parents deserve the credit. "It wouldn't happen without parents," Butler said. "There's quite a few of them that's juggling jobs. There's quite a few of them that's not currently working." Tammy, Eddie and daughter Niece King rearranged their lives to attend their son's games on the road for nearly two weeks. "Saturday, when they won the championships, I cried," Tammy King said. "And as I looked around the stands everyone else was emotional. And something positive coming from Chicago - great." llwsmom.jpg A Jackie Robinson West All-Stars mom ESPN Tammy said baseball fields have given these boys refuge, a chance for them to be kids. "I'm having a lot of fun," Marquis Jackson said. "We woke up, ate breakfast and talked to the Australian kids and Canada kids. The Australian kids are really funny." Like their team's namesake, Jackie Robinson, who first broke baseball's color barrier 67 years ago, these boys also dream of the majors. They believe the passion they share for baseball will help them win it all. "I think it's because of our relationship together and how we love the game," Butler said. 'They are like my brothers."

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States sue 5-Hour ENERGY over ad claims Jul 18th 2014 Highly Caffeinated Drinks, Five Hour Energy And Monster Energy Cited In 13 Death Reports NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 15: The federal government and the New York Attorney General's office have announced that they are investigating the popular energy drink after the Food and Drug Administration received claims that 5-Hour Energy has over the past four years led to 13 deaths and 33 hospitalizations. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Two attorneys general from the Northwest have sued the companies responsible for the popular 5-Hour Energy drink, alleging they engaged in deceptive advertising. The Oregon lawsuit filed Thursday in Portland contends 5-Hour Energy falsely claims customers get extra energy and focus from a unique blend of ingredients, when the boost actually comes from a concentrated dose of caffeine. The suit also targets claims that users don't experience a crash when the effects subside and that the product is OK for adolescents. Oregon has been part of a group leading a 33-state investigation into the accuracy of the product's claims. Washington state's attorney general filed a similar lawsuit Thursday in King County Superior Court in Seattle. Other states are expected to file suit as well, said Kristina Edmunson, a spokeswoman for the Oregon Department of Justice. The lawsuits name Living Essentials LLC and Innovation Ventures LLC as defendants. 5-Hour Energy spokeswoman Melissa Skabich said the company will defend itself against what Skabich called civil intimidation. "When companies are being bullied by someone in a position of power, these companies roll over, pay the ransom, and move on," Skabich said in a statement. "We're not doing that." Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum said 5-Hour Energy violated the state's Unlawful Trade Practices Act. The lawsuit seeks monetary penalties as well as refunds to all Oregon buyers of the decaffeinated version of the product, which, according to the lawsuit, provides no extra energy or alertness. "Plainly and simply, in Oregon you cannot promote a product as being effective if you don't have sufficient evidence to back up your advertising claims," Rosenblum said. She and 5-Hour Energy have been in a tug-of-war over that evidence for more than a year, with her department seeking unredacted information showing how the formula for 5-Hour Energy provides its asserted benefits. The heavily advertised energy drink was introduced a decade ago, and the lawsuit estimates it is sold at more than 100,000 retail locations in the United States. The state officials investigating 5-Hour Energy say they are concerned about safety. The Food and Drug Administration said in November 2012 that it had received more than 90 reports over four years about illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths after the consumption of 5-Hour Energy. The FDA said, however, that the reports did not prove that the energy drink caused the problems.

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Ganolife Coffee Is Better For Your Heart Part 5

This Is Your Heart on Energy Drinks. Your heart responds to the high levels of caffeine in energy drinks in more ways than one. By Jennifer J. Brown, PhD, Everyday Health Staff Writer. Coffee: The Original Energy Drink An average cup of coffee contains about 100 mgs of caffeine, with ranges from 60 to 150 mgs per cup. The body rapidly absorbs caffeine, which boosts adrenalin circulating in your blood. Low to moderate amounts of caffeine from coffee (or tea) are generally considered safe. "Coffee in moderation is reasonable. The CDC recommends no more than 400 mg a day [for adults]. This is a bit high, in my opinion," said Campbell. Even in people with heart disease, he said, one or two cups of coffee a day are unlikely to cause problems. Still, some people feel abnormal heart rhythms after drinking coffee. "Although most people can tolerate the effects of caffeine on the heart, there are cardiac conditions that are genetic and acquired in which exposure to high doses of caffeine can result in an abnormal heart rhythm," explained Dr. Bunch. In this case it is a good idea to stop consuming anything with caffeine in it, to see if the heart symptoms stop. If the heart rhythm issues persist, be sure to consult your doctor.

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This Is Your Heart on Energy Drinks. Your heart responds to the high levels of caffeine in energy drinks in more ways than one. By Jennifer J. Brown, PhD, Everyday Health Staff Writer. Energy Drinks Can Hide Alcohol's Effects Energy drinks and alcohol work in different ways in our bodies. While energy drinks are stimulants, alcohol is a depressant. In combination, the two send contradicting messages to the nervous system. "The usual response to excess alcohol intake is tiredness, which then limits alcohol intake," explained William T. Abraham, MD, FACP, chief of cardiovascular medicine at the Ohio State University College of Medicine and Everyday Health columnist. Energy drinks mask this effect. "The concomitant use of energy drinks fools the body into feeling energetic despite excess alcohol, and allows further consumption of alcohol to dangerous levels of intoxication," said Dr. Abraham. In his opinion, energy drinks should carry warning labels. The Drug Abuse Warning Network already considers this the alcohol-energy drink trend a public health concern. "I believe that we will soon see the FDA step in and begin to regulate energy drinks," agreed Campbell.

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This Is Your Heart on Energy Drinks. Your heart responds to the high levels of caffeine in energy drinks in more ways than one. By Jennifer J. Brown, PhD, Everyday Health Staff Writer. Energy Drinks Plus Alcohol: Heart Failure Triggers A recent survey of secondary school students throughout the United States found 30 percent use energy drinks, often in combination with alcohol and illicit drugs. The trend of adding energy drinks or shots to alcohol increases the risks of both. The energy drinks raise blood pressure and heart rate but also intensify alcohol's effects. Drinking alcohol causes your body to lose water and raises the risk for dehydration, similar to the effect of coffee, some teas and sodas. "Like caffeine, alcohol also works as a diuretic and can increase volume and electrolyte loss," said T. Jared Bunch, MD, a cardiologist at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah, and an Everyday Health columnist. "Alcohol in some people is toxic to the heart and can result in heart failure," warned Dr. Bunch. Too much alcohol alone can be lethal. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive drinking causes an estimated 88,000 deaths in the United States yearly. These deaths are most often from binge drinking, which for women is four or more drinks in one session, and for men, five or more.

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This Is Your Heart on Energy Drinks. Your heart responds to the high levels of caffeine in energy drinks in more ways than one. By Jennifer J. Brown, PhD, Everyday Health Staff Writer. Energy Drinks Pump Up Blood Pressure and Heart Rate. The caffeine in energy drinks doesn't just pump up your nervous system. It also gives your heart a kick by raising blood pressure and heart rate, which is risky for people with heart disease. "People with heart conditions should absolutely avoid all energy drinks and energy shots," said Kevin R. Campbell, MD, a cardiologist at the University of North Carolina and president of K-Roc Consulting in Raleigh. In people who have heart disease, high doses of caffeine raise risks for heart attacks and stroke, according to Dr. Campbell, and can prompt potentially life-threatening heart rhythm disorders. Also, the taurine in energy drinks may overload the heart with calcium, which can cause irregular heartbeat, cardiac arrest, and sudden cardiac death.

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This Is Your Heart on Energy Drinks: Your heart responds to the high levels of caffeine in energy drinks in more ways than one. By Jennifer J. Brown, PhD, Everyday Health Staff Writer. Highly caffeinated energy drinks and energy shots may enhance sports performance or keep you alert and attentive. But hidden in their promise is the risk of getting too much caffeine — and that can endanger your heart. Drinks like Red Bull, Monster, and Rockstar, or shots like 5-Hour Energy, are not the same as sports drinks or coffee. Energy drinks and energy shots contain up to 500 milligrams (mgs) of caffeine per can or bottle compared with 100 mgs in a typical cup of coffee, or about 50 mgs in a 12 oz. caffeinated soda. Many energy drink labels don't accurately disclose caffeine levels, found a Consumer Reports investigation, and they're not FDA regulated. As the number of energy drink-related emergency room visits is spiking — from about 1,500 in 2005 to over 20,000 cases in 2011, according to a recent government report — experts also worry about toxic combos of energy drinks and illicit drugs. Though energy drinks are popular with young people, the largest increase in emergencies was for people over 40. Here are several ways energy drinks may endanger your heart — and your life.