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COFFEE CONSUMPTION LINKED TO BETTER HEART HEALTH

Drinking several cups of coffee or tea a day appears to protect against heart disease, a 13-year study from The Netherlands has found, adding to a growing body of evidence suggesting health benefits from both beverages.

According to the study, those who drank more than six cups of tea a day cut their risk of heart disease by a third; consuming 2-4 coffees a day was also linked to a reduced risk.

Although the protective effect ceased with more than four cups of coffee a day, even those who drank this much were no more likely to die of any cause, including stroke and cancer, than those who abstained.

“It’s basically a good news story for those who like tea and coffee. These drinks appear to offer benefits for the heart without raising the risk of dying from anything else,” said Professor Yvonne van der Schouw, the lead researcher.

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