Adults who drank four cups of coffee a day had a 64 percent lower risk of dying during a new 10-year Spanish study, compared to those who rarely or never drank the beverage. The link between coffee and reduced mortality risk was strongest for people over 45, the authors say, suggesting that the drink’s protective elements are even more important in older age.
Coffee’s health perks may be strongest for people over 45
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