The health benefits of coffee
Fights dementia
Research has produced evidence that just 3 cups of coffee a day can stop the effects of dementia in older women. A French study showed that it works best in those over the age of 65.
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Boosts your concentration
The levels of caffeine in coffee make you more alert and actually improve your concentration - this is a really important thing to remember if you feel drowsy when you're driving.
The Department of Transport advises you to stop driving and then drink two cups of coffee, if you find yourself losing focus while you're at the wheel.
Lowers suicide risk
Studies in California say that the risk of suicide drops by 13% or every cup you drink, up to a certain point. Separate research has shown that women who drink two cups of coffee a day are also half as likely to commit suicide.
Protection against disease
Some research has suggested that drinking coffee regularly may help against a range of conditions:
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Type 2 diabetes
- Cirrhosis and liver damage
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By Rob Mansfield
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