A study from Annals of Internal Medicine tracking 129,000 people over two decades at the University of Madrid and the Harvard School of Public Health found that women drinking 4-5 cups of coffee a day were 26% less likely to die prematurely and specifically 34% less likely to die from heart disease. Men drinking five cups were 44% less likely to die of heart disease and 35% less from any cause.
Various studies have found beneficial effects of coffee in reducing the severity of Alzheimer’s disease, some cancers, depression, diabetes, gallstones, and kidney stones. It is theorized that the antioxidants in coffee may be responsible for counteracting cancers and anti-aging benefits. Another study found that the caffeine helps to improve short-term memory, reaction times, and other brain functions.
So, sit back and enjoy another cup of “joe” on these cold winter mornings and take solace that you are doing something good for yourself.