Women who consume regular coffee in midlife are more likely to reach the age of 70 free of 11 major chronic diseases and with no cognitive impairment, according to a new study.
Starting your day with a nice cup of joe may help you reach your golden years with a healthy body and mind.
A new study finds women who drink caffeinated coffee in midlife are more likely to celebrate their 70th birthday free of 11 major chronic diseases.
Researchers analyzed data from nearly 50,000 women who filled out food questionnaires and were followed for up to 30 years.
They looked at the impact of coffee, decaffeinated coffee, tea and cola on healthy aging, which was defined as living to 70 or older, being free from 11 major chronic diseases, maintaining physical function, having good mental health, exhibiting no cognitive decline and showing no memory issues.
About 3,700 participants met all the requirements to be considered healthy agers – and their drink of choice was caffeinated coffee, according to the results.
In midlife, they consumed an average of 315 milligrams of caffeine per day — roughly the amount in one and a half large cups of java – by today’s standards.
Each extra cup was tied to even higher odds of doing well decades later.
Decaf coffee and tea showed no significant benefit…. while soda – even a small daily glass – was found to lower the odds of healthy aging by up to 26%.
The researchers say while the results are preliminary, “Moderate coffee intake may offer some protective benefits when combined with other healthy behaviors such as regular exercise, a healthy diet and avoiding smoking.”
These findings will be presented at NUTRITION 2025, May 31-June 3, 2025
Author Affiliations: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Tufts University
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