Sunday, October 23, 2005
Ongoing Harvard study reveals new health benefits from drinking coffee
Data gathered by Harvard researchers over the course of almost 20 years indicates that having six cups of coffee a day or more lowers the risk of diabetes in men by 54% and women 30% over those who don`t drink coffee.
According to WebMD.com, there are at least six studies that indicate that there is a direct correlation between the amount of coffee one drinks and the probability that he will develop Parkinson`s later in life.
Three of the six studies concluded that the more coffee one drinks, the lower the risk and that those who drink it on a regular basis are "up to 80% less likely to develop Parkinson`s."
Other research, reported on by the Chicago Tribune, says that at least two cups daily can reduce the risk of colon cancer by 25%, liver cirrhosis by 80%, and be a preventative measure in dealing with gallstones. Also, there is indication that coffee may help lift one`s mood and help reduce anxiety and depression.
Though it is the strong antioxidants that cause the above health benefits, scientists have concluded that caffeine can also have a strong positive impact on athleticism.
In fact, its effect on endurance and performance is so strong that it has been considered a `controlled substance` by the Olympic Game Committee in recent years. This means that competitors are only permitted to drink very small, pre-determined amounts of it.
According to WebMD.com, there are at least six studies that indicate that there is a direct correlation between the amount of coffee one drinks and the probability that he will develop Parkinson`s later in life.
Three of the six studies concluded that the more coffee one drinks, the lower the risk and that those who drink it on a regular basis are "up to 80% less likely to develop Parkinson`s."
Other research, reported on by the Chicago Tribune, says that at least two cups daily can reduce the risk of colon cancer by 25%, liver cirrhosis by 80%, and be a preventative measure in dealing with gallstones. Also, there is indication that coffee may help lift one`s mood and help reduce anxiety and depression.
Though it is the strong antioxidants that cause the above health benefits, scientists have concluded that caffeine can also have a strong positive impact on athleticism.
In fact, its effect on endurance and performance is so strong that it has been considered a `controlled substance` by the Olympic Game Committee in recent years. This means that competitors are only permitted to drink very small, pre-determined amounts of it.
