Coffee Decreases Risk of Death

zoobyshoe

Those who drank at least two or three cups a day were about 10 percent or 15 percent less likely to die for any reason during the 13 years of the study. But you don't necessarily need to be a heavy coffee drinker.

"Starting with those drinking a cup a day or more then there started to be this inverse association," he said.

When the researchers looked at specific causes of death, coffee drinking appeared to cut the risk of dying from heart disease, lung disease, strokes, injuries, accidents, diabetes and infections.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/201...y-want-to-know

*ThomasT*

I'm 65, and in good health, except when I have Crohn's Disease flareups. I drink at least two cups of black French roast coffee per day. I have no idea if coffee helps with general health, but I'm quite sure that it's a stimulant that will keep you awake and somewhat alert when tired. I used to drink from 10 to 12 cups of coffee, sometimes with cream and sugar, sometimes not, per day. And during that time I felt good and healthy. So, I have to conclude, from personal experience, that coffee drinking isn't important, for me anyway, one way or the other. So, when I feel like having a cup of coffee ... I do.

Drakkith

I'm 27, almost 28 and if I never have a cup of coffee it will be too soon. Yuck!

*ThomasT*

Quote by Drakkith

I'm 27, almost 28 and if I never have a cup of coffee it will be too soon. Yuck!

Well, I think that's a good attitude. I don't know, but my guess would be that consuming coffee certainly isn't in any way necessary for, or inducive to, good health.

My point was that, apparently, it doesn't hurt either.

Chi Meson

I like coffee, so I drink it. I'm glad to know that, at the very least, it is not harmful to anything other than my teeth. The downside is that if I go a day without drinking, I get "the headache." The flipside to that, is the remedy: 3 advil and a good long sleep. Next day, with a coffee in hand, is wonderful.

That's my only vice, so be it.

*ThomasT*

Quote by Chi Meson

The downside is that if I go a day without drinking, I get "the headache."

That's interesting. I've never experienced any such withdrawal symptoms. Sometimes I'll go days without having coffee or tea, and don't think about it. Some days I'm probably drinking more cups of the stuff than I should. Curious.

KiwiKid

I'm a tea-sipping elitist myself.

Jack21222

Looks steady to me:

http://www.theonion.com/articles/wor...-percent,1670/

gravenewworld

Awesome. Drink my coffee black too. Gotta have a cup of Jo every morning too. My friend who is a surgeon also likes to tout coffee drinking with lower incidences of AZ. Caffeine in moderation is wonderful.

Drakkith

Quote by ThomasT

Well, I think that's a good attitude. I don't know, but my guess would be that consuming coffee certainly isn't in any way necessary for, or inducive to, good health.

My point was that, apparently, it doesn't hurt either.

Oh I'm not saying that coffee is some terrible drink that is horrible for you, I just can't stand the taste lol.

Quote by Chi Meson

I like coffee, so I drink it. I'm glad to know that, at the very least, it is not harmful to anything other than my teeth. The downside is that if I go a day without drinking, I get "the headache." The flipside to that, is the remedy: 3 advil and a good long sleep. Next day, with a coffee in hand, is wonderful.

That's my only vice, so be it.

Quote by ThomasT

That's interesting. I've never experienced any such withdrawal symptoms. Sometimes I'll go days without having coffee or tea, and don't think about it. Some days I'm probably drinking more cups of the stuff than I should. Curious.

Many people experience withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, irritability, etc.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffein...and_withdrawal

Astronuc

I've been drinking coffee since I was 12, and tea before that. I'm not about to stop. I drink about 1-2 pints/day, and sometimes more depending. I've had those nasty headaches when going a day without coffee, but more recently, it hasn't been much of a problem.

Jimmy Snyder

No it doesn't. No matter how much coffee you drink, you're still going to die.

Astronuc

Quote by Jimmy Snyder

No it doesn't. No matter how much coffee you drink, you're still going to die.

Then on the other hand, it doesn't increase the risk either.

Jimmy Snyder

Quote by Astronuc

Then on the other hand, it doesn't increase the risk either.

Neither does potassium cyanide.

zoobyshoe

Quote by Jimmy Snyder

No it doesn't. No matter how much coffee you drink, you're still going to die.

The claim is not that it eliminates the risk of death, Jimmy.

Jimmy Snyder

Quote by zoobyshoe

The claim is not that it eliminates the risk of death, Jimmy.

True. The claim is that it decreases the risk of death. I'm just pointing out that it doesn't.

Drakkith

Quote by Jimmy Snyder

True. The claim is that it decreases the risk of death. I'm just pointing out that it doesn't.

I think we can all agree that it's supposed to be the risk of earlier death, not the risk of death.

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Drakkith Recognitions: Gold Member	I'm 27, almost 28 and if I never have a cup of coffee it will be too soon. Yuck!

Chi Meson Recognitions: Homework Help Science Advisor	I like coffee, so I drink it. I'm glad to know that, at the very least, it is not harmful to anything other than my teeth. The downside is that if I go a day without drinking, I get "the headache." The flipside to that, is the remedy: 3 advil and a good long sleep. Next day, with a coffee in hand, is wonderful. That's my only vice, so be it.

Jack21222	Looks steady to me: http://www.theonion.com/articles/wor...-percent,1670/

gravenewworld	Awesome. Drink my coffee black too. Gotta have a cup of Jo every morning too. My friend who is a surgeon also likes to tout coffee drinking with lower incidences of AZ. Caffeine in moderation is wonderful.

Astronuc Admin	I've been drinking coffee since I was 12, and tea before that. I'm not about to stop. I drink about 1-2 pints/day, and sometimes more depending. I've had those nasty headaches when going a day without coffee, but more recently, it hasn't been much of a problem.

Jimmy Snyder Blog Entries: 1 Recognitions: Gold Member	No it doesn't. No matter how much coffee you drink, you're still going to die.