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Moderate Coffee Consumption in Midlife Linked to Healthier Aging in Women

Findings presented at the American Society for Nutrition show that up to two cups of caffeinated coffee per day is associated with lower chronic disease risk with preserved mental health alongside maintained physical function decades later

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New research links moderate coffee drinking with healthy aging.
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Overview

  • The 30-year study tracked 47,513 women to analyze the effects of caffeine intake from coffee; tea; cola; and decaffeinated coffee on aging trajectories.
  • Healthy aging was defined as reaching age 70 or older free from 11 chronic diseases; preserved cognitive performance; maintained physical mobility; plus good mental health.
  • Each extra cup of caffeinated coffee in midlife was associated with a 2-5% greater likelihood of healthy aging, up to a limit of five small cups per day.
  • Neither tea nor decaffeinated coffee showed significant healthy aging benefits; each additional small glass of cola corresponded to a 20-26% lower chance of aging healthily.
  • Researchers noted that moderate coffee consumption—up to two cups daily—may offer modest protection when paired with regular exercise; a balanced diet; plus smoking avoidance.