Study Shows Coffee May Prevent Alzheimer's ( and Diabetes, gallstones, and mild depression )

CBS 4 ^ | Nov 6, 2006 | Dr. Dave Hnida

[george76]

A cup of coffee may do more than help start your day.

A new study suggests coffee may go a long way toward protecting your brain cells from the damage of Alzheimer's disease and several other neurological diseases.

The research, which came from the Alzheimer's Institute in Florida, found coffee protects the brain. Other studies have found no difference in brain protection whether someone drinks caffeinated or decaf so the "protector" may be one of the 70 other chemicals found in a cup of joe.

Some good news is that it's not too late to start enjoying a cup of java.

The people who got the most protection in research studies tend to be in the 40s, 50s and 60s.

Even better news is that the list of diseases that coffee seems to protect drinkers from is a long one.

The optimal daily dose of coffee is two to three cups per day.

Last week, there was a report that showed coffee may help prevent type-two Diabetes but it doesn't mean it will counteract the effects of obesity.

The number one reason for diabetes is obesity but coffee will help many "pudgier" people avoid the disease.

Other diseases coffee may help prevent include gallstones, liver disease and mild depression.

[george76]

it's not too late to start enjoying a cup of coffee.

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[cripplecreek]

I love my coffee.

[TASMANIANRED]

I should live forever or else die from a hang nail...

[EagleUSA]

Many years of study have shown coffee to be a sleep-preventative.... :-)

[george76]

and coffee is good for you ( and us ! )

[goldfinch]

I drink two cups every morning. Guess I have finally managed to develop a healthy habit. :)

[jdm]

it's not too late to start enjoying a cup of coffee.

Well, it's too late here. :O)

[muawiyah]

On the other hand, the caffein in coffee, in certain susceptible people, can serve as a very effective hypnotic.

[GOPJ]

ping

[Toidylop]

don't think so, it's not late to have this

[acapesket]

Makes me sick!
I do miss it so, but my tummy is happy!

[rottndog]

I wonder if the study includes the shot of whiskey that's also in the cup?

[Sans-Culotte]

I was drinking so much it was giving me heart palpitations. Now I drink decaf.

[neverdem]

thanks, bfl

[Hugin]

Coffee....mmmmmmm!!!!!!!

[george76]

good job !

" finally managed to develop a healthy habit. :) "

[Liberty Valance]

[John Lenin]

Coffe is my antifreeze, keeps me warm in the winter and cool in the summer ...

[RayChuang88]

Just as long as you make it at home and not shell out US$3.00 or more for a specialty coffee at Starbucks.

Just be careful with what's known as Turkish coffee, which is very popular in the eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. It gives new meaning to the phrase coffee buzz....

[dk/coro]

Thank goodness for this information. Feel better already. *S*

I have an old sailor's liking for the stuff --at least 8 cups a day. Black and robust.

I am going to show this article to my dear wife; increase my intake -- just for the hell of it; and try to live to play poker one more morning. Or more !

Works for me !