Though for many centuries  it has been one of the most favorite beverages around the world, coffee is considered one of the most controversial drinks as to its health effects. We love coffee for its amazing aroma and unique energizing properties, but most of us are aware about the fact that drinking it in moderate or high amounts every day is linked to some positive and some destructive health effects. Thus, as previous studies have found out, moderate coffee consumption is associated with reduced skin cancer risk. According to the findings of a research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology in 2011, starting your morning with a cup of coffee is linked to better performance and better abilities to focus during the day. Positive coffee health effects include lower risk for diabetes mellitus, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, other dementia-like brain disorders. Read the rest of this entry »

It is considered that drinking too much of coffee is not a very good idea. Mainly because coffee is rich in caffeine and can cause such symptoms as increased irritability, chest pains, elevated blood pressure and increased heart rate, mild digestive disorders, or anxiety disorders. However, numerous studies have proven positive health effects of coffee, giving all fans of this amazing beverage a reason to drink it every day. According to Neil Osterweil, one of the leading WebMD experts, coffee health effects include decreased risks of type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, depression, prostate and skin cancer. Besides, as the group of scientists reported in the Journal of Experimental Psychology in 2011, coffee consumption is linked to better abilities to focus, improved learning skills and productivity. To fully enjoy theses amazing coffee health benefits, all we need to do is just avoid excessive coffee consumption and stick with drinking 2-3, at most 4 small cups of coffee a day. Read the rest of this entry »