Coffee is now becoming known for its health benefits!

Following are several health issues and how coffee can play a beneficial role.

Your Heart:

A large Harvard study found no increased heart attacks in long-time coffee drinkers. In addition, coffee may save lives!

Coffee drinkers aged 55 to 69 who drank one to three cups of coffee a day were 24 percent less likely to die of heart disease than non-coffee drinkers, says a new analysis from a study of 27,000. The odds of dying from any cause during the study decreased about 15 percent.

Your Liver:

Coffee, even in very low quantities, appears to protect your liver. Kaiser Permanente researchers found less cirrhosis in heavy alcohol users who also consumed coffee. Drinking less than a cup a day cut risk of cirrhosis by 30 percent, and four or more cups a day cut risk by a remarkable 80 percent, compared with those who drank no coffee.

Parkinson's Disease:

Coffee drinkers are about one-third less likely to develop Parkinson's disease, according to Harvard investigators. Italian research found a steeper drop of 80 percent.

While all this is exciting news for coffee drinkers, researchers do not yet recommend drinking more coffee because it can be harmful to some. There are some down-sides to coffee, especially for those who find they are sensitive to caffeine.

For example(s): Coffee can promote headaches, insomnia, anxiety and even heart attacks in susceptible individuals.

For advice that pertains to your health or any special health conditions you may have, it's a good practice to always consult your physician.

See also:
Caffeine Content in Teas and Coffee
Coffee and Tea Facts
Coffee Tips

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