Women who regularly drink coffee in midlife are more likely to reach the age of 70 without developing any of 11 major chronic illnesses or experiencing cognitive decline, according to a new study.
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How Does Coffee Affect Women's Health?
This conclusion was reached by a research team from Harvard and Tufts universities after tracking data from approximately 50,000 women over a period of 30 years.
According to HealthDay, the researchers examined the impact of coffee, decaffeinated coffee, tea, and cola on healthy aging. Healthy aging was defined as living to age 70 or older, free from 11 major chronic diseases, maintaining physical function, having good mental health, and showing no signs of cognitive decline or memory problems.
The Golden Years
Findings revealed that starting the day with a pleasant cup of coffee may help achieve the golden years with both a sound body and mind.
Each additional cup was linked to a higher likelihood of enjoying good health decades later.
Decaffeinated Coffee
Decaffeinated coffee and tea showed no significant benefit, while even a small daily serving of soda was found to reduce the chances of healthy aging by up to 26%.
The researchers noted that although the findings are still preliminary, “moderate coffee consumption may offer some protective benefits when combined with other healthy behaviors such as regular exercise, a balanced diet, and avoiding smoking.”
(Agencies)
