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Caffeine is a popular topic of debate throughout the health field. Coffee is the adult population of America’s largest source of caffeine. The United States consumes more coffee than any other nation and is “second only to water as the most widely consumed beverage in the United States. The consumption of coffee in the United has been increasing for the past 2 decades, and today about two thirds of American adults drink coffee on a daily basis.” (O’Keefe et. al., 2013, p. 1) Previously,…

Background Information Singapore is currently undergoing the setback of a rapidly ageing population. Invariably, the older generation aspires to age gracefully and successfully but, the truth is that only some are able to enjoy good health. Many suffer from incidents of acute exacerbation that requires hospitalization, followed by long episodes of recovery and rehabilitation for functional restoration. The geriatric care services in Singapore are wide and readily available, ensuring the…

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE An estimated 5.2 million Americans currently are afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease, usually called AD. Age is the highest risk factor. From studies conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention we learn that AD is now the sixth leading cause of death in this country, but it leaps to fifth place for those who have already reached the age of sixty-five. By age eight-five an estimated thirty-two percent of Americans have contracted full-blown AD. Women are at far…