Coffee

A few cups of coffee is good for you in a number of ways. That's the gist of the latest studies, and it's consistent with earlier studies coming to the same conclusion.

Drinking a few cups a day has been linked to reduced risk for:  skin cancer, MS, diabetes, Alzheimer's, liver disease, Parkinson's, and more. It's even linked to longer life.

Wait, define cup of coffee. In these studies it's 5-8 ounces including caffeine but not including whipped cream, caramel, chocolate, etc. (they contribute to the good experience of going to the coffee house, but not to your good health).

A few people react to coffee with sleeplessness or high blood pressure. But, as CNN says:  "For many of us, coffee is a blessing. And as long as you avoid its pitfalls, current science seems to be saying you can continue to enjoy it, guilt free."

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