Daily Cup of Dark-Roasted Coffee Could Prevent Dementia and Parkinson's

One cup of dark-roasted coffee every morning could prevent dementia and Parkinson's - even if it's decaf, a study claims.

Researchers claim drinking one cup of coffee each morning could ward of dementia and Parkinson's.

The benefits are particularly strong for people who opt for darker roasted beans - even if it's decaffeinated, the study found.

The coffee roasting process releases chemicals which counter proteins responsible for the development of the diseases, scientists discovered.

It is not a cure or clear-cut prevention for either disease by any means, but researchers say it won't hurt to add a cup to your daily routine. Read more

4 Cups of Coffee a Day Could Help the Heart Grow Stronger and Repair Itself From Damage, Says Study

Coffee is beginning to rival cannabis for the number of its health benefits.

Pensioners should drink four cups of coffee a day to protect and repair their heart muscle, research suggests.

Levels of caffeine, equivalent to drinking four cups of coffee, could help to protect healthy blood vessels and repair the heart after a heart attack, a study claims. Read more

Clean Out Your Arteries the Easy Way

A recent study suggests that drinking a minimum of three cups of coffee daily may clean out your arteries.

Coffee is a widely consumed beverage, and several studies have explored its health benefits like supporting liver health. But can coffee help unclog arteries?

When your arteries become clogged as a result of cholesterol, it can be dangerous for your heart. Not only does your heart have to work harder to circulate blood, but in some cases, the clog can break off and find its way elsewhere in the body such as the lungs or brain. Read more

The Health Benefits of Coffee and Tea

Dr. Joseph Mercola shares the health benefits of drinking coffee and tea.

Just as you can make or break your health via the foods you choose at each meal, you can support or sabotage your well-being one beverage choice at a time. At one end of the spectrum would be soda — one of the absolute worst choices to drink. At the other, pure water — arguably the best for quenching your thirst and supporting optimal health.

For those times when you’re looking for something to savor and sip, an excellent alternative is coffee or tea, both of which have earned a solid spot among healthy beverages, with some caveats, however. Read more

Coffee Really Can Help Prevent Dementia

Researchers found that just two cups of coffee daily cuts the risk of developing dementia by 36 percent.

It's tasty, warm and gives you a much needed energy boost - just about everybody loves a cup of coffee.

But now scientists claim the hot drink is more than just an enjoyable treat, it can actually help to prevent the onslaught of dementia. Read more

Black Coffee Helps Prevent Tooth Decay

Black coffee drunk in moderation can stop tooth decay, a study shows.

If you like a strong cup of black coffee, your dentist has probably told you it is doing your teeth no favours.

But new research suggests that drunk in moderation, coffee can actually stop tooth decay.

Brazilian scientists have found that a certain type of coffee bean has an anti-bacterial property.

If it is drunk strong, black, without sugar, and in moderation, it could help keep teeth health. Read more

Coffee Reduces Diabetes Risk: Caffeine or Not

A new study discovered that both regular coffee and decaffeinated coffee reduce diabetes risk.

Americans are known to run on coffee. According to Bloomberg, about 83 percent of US adults drink the dark and delicious beverage, and that number is on the rise. But coffee isn’t only good for helping you wake up. On the contrary, even those who choose decaffeinated coffee could be experiencing some significant health benefits from the java. A new study suggests whether you choose regular or decaf, you could be reducing your risk of diabetes. Read more

Harvard Scientists Say Coffee Could Halve the Risk of Suicide

Harvard scientists say coffee could halve risk of suicide. A study spanning two decades and surveying 200,000 men and women suggests a protective effect of caffeine.

Drinking several cups of coffee a day could halve the risk of suicide in men and women, scientists from Harvard suggest

In a study published by the Word Journal of Biological Pyschiatry, researchers analysed the caffeine consumption of more than 200,000 people spanning a period of nearly 20 years.

They found that, for both men and women, those who took in 400mg of the stimulant a day – the equivalent of two to three cups of coffee – were statistically 50 per cent less likely to commit suicide. Read more

Drinking 4 Cups of Coffee or Tea a Day BETTER Than Not Drinking Any

A new study has found that drinking four cups of coffee or tea a day is better for your cardiovascular health than not drinking any at all.

Drinking four cups of coffee or tea a day may better for you than not drinking any, according to a major new study.

The ten year research, which followed 180,000 people, revealed that caffeine lovers have lower blood pressure levels than those who do not drink caffeine.

It also suggested that those who drank more than four cups a day also had a lower heart rate. Read more

Can Butter in Your Coffee Give You More Energy?

Can butter in your coffee boost energy for sex hours and shrink your waistline?

A new craze is seeing coffee-drinkers blending their morning brew with up to 80 grams (two-thirds of a stick) of butter, in a bid to boost energy levels and promote weight loss.

David Asprey, the creator of Bulletproof Coffee, claims that this concoction is full of healthy fats that will keep your energy levels up 'for six hours if you need it', as well as 'improving cognitive function' and 'shrinking your waistline'. Read more

3 Cups of Coffee a Day May Shrink Women's Breasts

Swedish researcher say that drinking three cups of coffee a day may shrink women's breasts. Since they didn't have the bust measurements prior to the women in the study starting to drink coffee, all they actually found was a correlation between coffee drinking and breast size, not proof that drinking coffee shrinks breasts. Even so, it's something to think about.

Drinking just three cups of coffee a day may make women's breasts shrink, a study finds.

Nearly 300 women were surveyed by researchers from Sweden's Lund University about their bust measurements and how many cups of coffee they drank in an average day.

They found that three cups a day was enough to start making breasts shrink, with the effects increasing for every additional cup of coffee consumed. Read more

Coffee: A Cupful of Health Benefits

Is coffee harmful to your health? Actually, recent studies show that coffee is not only not harmful to your health, but plenty of health benefits are brewing in America's beloved beverage.

Patients coming to the Whitaker Wellness Institute sometimes express surprise that we serve coffee. Doesn't it increase the body's acidity? Aren't health-conscious people supposed to drink tea instead? Isn't caffeine bad for you?

If coffee were harmful, then every morning emergency rooms around the world would be choked with people suffering the ill effects of our favorite breakfast beverage. Of course, this isn't the case. Coffee is not harmful. On the contrary, I consider it to be a health food, and hundreds of studies bear this out. Read more

Coffee May Reverse Alzheimer's Disease

Drinking five cups of coffee a day could reverse the memory problems of Alzheimer's disease. Scientists proved it on mice, anyway.

Drinking five cups of coffee a day could reverse memory problems seen in Alzheimer's disease, US scientists say.

The Florida research, carried out on mice, also suggested caffeine hampered the production of the protein plaques which are the hallmark of the disease.

Previous research has also suggested a protective effect from caffeine. Read more

Coffee and Chocolate Key to Long Life

Chocolate, coffee and tea are among the key foods and drinks needed to live a long and healthy life, according to a leading nutritional scientist.

Professor Gary Williamson, from the department of food science at Leeds University, has produced a list of 20 "lifespan essential" foodstuffs.

All are rich in naturally occurring chemicals, known as polyphenols, which have been linked to a variety of health benefits including protection against heart disease. Read more