Coffee Doesn't Just Kick-Start Your Day - It's Healthy Too

Coffee's distinctive smell and palatable taste are what help an estimated 100 million Americans pry themselves out of bed each morning. However, while its addictive flavor keeps us wanting more, you may find comfort in knowing the many hidden health benefits of consuming a daily cup of Joe. In truth, coffee is actually pretty healthy - it is packed with antioxidants and beneficial nutrients. What's more, studies show that coffee drinkers have a lower risk of developing serious diseases.

Read on to discover the 12 reasons you should wake up to a delectable cup of coffee:

1. It's great for the liver

In 2006, a study that included 125,000 people aged 22 and over found those who drank at least one cup of coffee a day were 20 percent less likely to develop liver cirrhosis - an autoimmune disease caused by excessive alcohol consumption that can lead to liver failure and cancer. Studies have also shown that consuming coffee regularly (four or more cups a day) may help prevent people from developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

2. It  Reduces Chances of Skin Cancer

..if you are a woman. A study conducted by Bringham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, followed 112,897 men and women over a 20-year period. They discovered that women who drank more than three cups of coffee a day were less likely to develop skin cancer than those who didn't.

3. Reduces your chances of  Type 2 Diabetes

 According to a study from the American Chemical Society, drinking coffee may reduce your chances of developing Type 2 diabetes. Researchers found that people who drink four or more cups of coffee a day reduce their chances of developing Type 2 diabetes by 50 percent.

4. It keeps your brain healthier for longer

 

Studies conducted on a group of people aged 65 and older at the University of South Florida and the University of Miami respectively found that those with higher levels of caffeine in their blood developed Alzheimer's disease two to four years later than those with lower levels of caffeine. The study's co-author and neuroscientist, Dr Chuanhai Cao, reported he firmly believed that moderate coffee consumption can appreciably reduce your risk of Alzheimer's or delay its onset.

5. It can make you more Intelligent

 

Coffee is renowned for its quick-fix energy-boosting effects. However, aside from giving you a much-needed jolt, coffee makes you sharper. According to CNN, coffee allows your brain to work in a more efficient and smarter way. It improves your reaction time, vigilance, attention and logical reasoning.

6. It reduces you risk  of Heart Disease

 

In a study conducted by Korean researchers, participants who consumed three to five cups of Joe a day were less likely to show the first signs of heart disease. However, it is important to consider other dietary factors too, as Koreans typically have a different diet to Westerners.

7. It reduces your risk of Multiple Sclerosis

 

Recent studies have shown that four cups of coffee a day may help protect against the development and re-occurrence of Multiple Sclerosis. It is believed that coffee prevents neural inflammation, which may lead to the disease.

8. It reduces your risk of Colorectal cancer

 

Consuming coffee can reduce the chances of developing colorectal cancer by 26 percent. According to one study, the more coffee you consume the lower the risk.

9. It contains more antioxidants that fruits and vegetables

 

A study conducted in 2005 found that nothing comes close to providing as many antioxidants as coffee. While fruits and vegetables are loaded with antioxidants, the human body absorbs the most from coffee.

10. It can lessen the symptoms of Parkinson's

 

Studies show that people who consume caffeine are less likely to develop Parkinson's. It also stated that drinking coffee may help people with Parkinson's disease control their movement.

11. The scent of coffee can reduce stress

 

Research conducted at the Seoul National University examined the brains of rats who were stressed as a result of sleep deprivation. The study found that those who were exposed to coffee aromas experienced changes in brain proteins tied to that stress.

12. It boosts your mood

 

A study by the National Institute of Health found that those who drank more than four cups of java a day were less likely to be depressed. Coffee's mood boosting benefits do not occur due to the 'caffeine high', rather coffee makes you feel good due to its trusty antioxidants.

 

 

 

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7 Great Tips That'll Help Keep Cataracts at Bay

As we grow older, the chances of getting a cataract increases dramatically. However, thankfully, there are many things we can do during our younger years that will decrease these chances. In the video below, you will find 7 tips that will help prevent a cataract from ever forming in your eyes.

A cataract is a clouding that develops in the lens of the eye and blurs our vision, causing nearsightedness (myopia) and decreasing our ability to detect the colour blue. They can even cause blindness.

Although it is a problem usually experiences later in life, there are various ways you can prevent cataracts from forming. Learn these great tips-

1.   1)  Beware of medication side-effects- Protect the eyes from the potential side effects of certain medications. Psoriasis medication, for instance may cause cataracts when taken in large doses over a long period of time.

2.     2)  Keep your blood sugar under control- those suffering from diabetes should keep their blood sugar under control. This is because diabetics tend to develop cataracts faster and at an earlier age than other adults.

3.     3)  Wear sunglasses- protect your eyes from ultraviolet sun rays speed up the development of cataracts. Whenever you’re out in the sun, wear sunglasses.

4.    4)   Get plenty of antioxidants- studies have shown that antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin C , E and beta carotene slow the development of cataracts,  so make so make the development of cataracts, so make sure you eat your carrots.

5.      5) Watch your fat intake- foods like butter, oils (except olive oil) and salt and increased fat consumption in general have been associated with a higher risk of developing cataracts. Therefore, you should limit the intake of such foods.

6.    6)   Feel the love for veggies- a diet rich in spinach, cruciferous vegetables ( like broccoli),  tomatoes, peppers, citrus fruits and melons will help prevent cataracts.

7.       7) Avoid exposure to heavy metals- cadmium, copper, lead, iron and nickel, as well as other heavy metals, should be avoided as they may increase cataract formation.

 

Cataracts that occur due to the aging process cannot be prevented as this process cannot be stopped, but they can be delayed and fought against, so that you may not have to deal with them  when you get older.

 

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