Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. In fact, it is estimated that every year, more than 400 billion cups of coffee are consumed all across the world. For many, it is the choice of drink early in the morning before work while for others it is the drink of choice when they want to burn the midnight oil. Well, whatever the case, there are many benefits in drinking coffee and some are quite shocking and unexpected too!
1. Drinking coffee lowers risk of death
One of the most surprising benefits of coffee is the fact that it has been linked to living longer. According to various studies, including one that was done by the National Institutes of Health, people who drank 1 cup of coffee daily reduced the risk of dying by as much
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In fact, just the smell of coffee in itself can relieve stress especially if it is the kind caused by lack of sleep. This is according to studies done at the Seoul National University in which the brains of sleep-deprived rats were exposed to the aromas of coffee. Yet another study by the National Institute of Health determined that drinking at least 4 cups of coffee everyday reduced the chances of getting depressed by up to 10%. This is because of the antioxidants found in coffee. However, that is not all; another research by the Harvard School of Public Health determined that coffee was instrumental in the production of chemicals such as serotonin and noradrenaline, which in turn helps fight depression subsequently reducing the chances of suicide by a whopping …show more content…
Contrary to what many people think, drinking coffee is not associated with an increased risk of heart disease. In fact, drinking coffee does the exact opposite; it decreases the risk of contracting heart disease. One study in Japan showed that drinking at least 1 cup of coffee on a daily basis reduced the risk of dying from heart disease by 38% in men. Yet another research carried out by Harvard School of Public Health in conjunction with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center concluded that drinking at least 4 cups of coffee daily reduced the risk of heart failure by 11%. Studies have also shown that drinking coffee can help minimize the risk of arteries being