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A nice summary article about the benefits and risks of coffee consumption. Summary of effects of drinking coffee: 1) May potentially increase blood pressure, but also may lower the risk for coronary disease, and protect against heart disease. 2) May cut stroke risk by as much as 25%, 3) Linked to improved glucose metabolism, reduced risk ...continue reading "Coffee Appears To Have Lots of Health Benefits"
More good news for coffee drinkers! A number of studies have found that coffee drinking is protective against breast cancer (coffee inhibits the growth of tumors), but now research finds it is also protective against breast cancer recurring. The beneficial effects are seen with 2 or more cups of coffee per day. Other studies have ...continue reading "Coffee Drinking Is Protective Against Breast Cancer"
More research linking moderate coffee consumption with a health benefit. From Medical Daily: Moderate coffee consumption lessens risk of clogged arteries and heart attacks People who drink a moderate amount of coffee daily are less likely to develop clogged arteries that could lead to heart attacks, reveals research published online in Heart. Researchers from South ...continue reading "Moderate Coffee Consumption Lowers Risk of Clogged Arteries"
Another study finding a benefit of coffee consumption - this time linked to a lower rate of MS. Keep in mind that numerous studies have shown a strong association of higher sunlight exposure (especially in childhood), and living at lower latitudes (more sunlight exposure) with lower rates of multiple sclerosis. From Science Daily: Can coffee ...continue reading "Drinking Coffee Daily and Lower Rate of MS?"
Even though the researchers said this was a "preliminary study"(looking only at non-Hispanic whites), what was good was that results are based on a very large sample size. Coffee drinkers can definitely feel that they are doing something beneficial for their health. From Medical Xpress: Coffee may be associated with a lower risk of malignant ...continue reading "Coffee and Melanoma"
Great news for coffee lovers, especially for those drinking 3 to 5 cups daily! From Medical Daily: Drinking Coffee Can Lower Alzheimer's Risk By 20%, All It Takes Is 3 Cups A Day As if you weren’t already drinking a lot of coffee, a review of several studies has found drinking three to five cups ...continue reading "Drinking Coffee Daily and Alzheimer’s Disease"
Research finding benefits from various foods. From Science Daily: Drinking decaf or regular coffee maybe good for the liver Researchers report that decaffeinated coffee drinking may benefit liver health. Results show that higher coffee consumption, regardless of caffeine content, was linked to lower levels of abnormal liver enzymes. This suggests that chemical compounds in coffee other ...continue reading "Decaf Coffee, Fruit, and Grapefruit Benefits"
Interesting study that definitely needs follow-up to see if it also applies to women. Nice news for coffee drinkers - that coffee consumption may have protective effects against gum disease. From Medical Xpress: Coffee drinkers—your gums may thank you Coffee contains antioxidants. Antioxidants fight gum disease. Does coffee, then, help fight gum disease? Lead author ...continue reading "Does Coffee Drinking Help Fight Gum Disease?"
This study found a link with coffee consumption and lower rates of tinnitus, so perhaps coffee drinking would help those with tinnitus? Stay tuned. From Science Daily: Caffeine intake associated with lower incidence of tinnitus Higher caffeine intake is associated with lower rates of tinnitus, often described as a ringing or buzzing sound in the ...continue reading "Another Benefit to Daily Coffee Consumption?"
This study was done on mice, but it would be great if it also holds true for human eyes. Another benefit from daily drinking of coffee! From Science Daily: A cup of coffee a day may keep retinal damage away, study shows Aside from java's energy jolt, food scientists say you may reap another health ...continue reading "Daily Coffee May Protect Eyes"