Do you like your morning coffee? If so, we have good news for you. A fresh study has found that this “miracle drink” can lower the risk of death, especially in people who lead a sedentary lifestyle.
Research shows that coffee can lower the risk of mortality from prolonged sitting. (Image source: iStock)
Up-to-date test showed what benefits can be gained by people leading a sedentary lifestyle Coffee. Studies have shown that people who spent long hours sitting but drank coffee every day were less likely to die from many causes compared to people who did not drink coffee. The study involved over 10,000 participants and was the first study to examine how coffee could counteract the dangers of excessive sitting.
The study’s results suggest that sedentary people who drink coffee are 1.58 times less likely to die from any cause over a period of up to 13 years compared to people who do not drink coffee but spend a similar amount of time sitting. . Coffee consumption moderated the link between sedentary lifestyles, heart disease deaths and overall death mortality.
According to media reports, the researchers said: “This is particularly remarkable given that even regular exercise may not fully protect against the long-term health risks of prolonged sitting, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.” They say the study is the first to assess the potential health benefits of coffee consumption in counteracting the increased risk of death associated with prolonged sitting.
However, the study does not provide a definitive explanation of how or why coffee may provide such protective effects. Previous huge data studies have also linked coffee consumption to longer and healthier lives.
Caffeine has been shown to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This decaffeinated coffee also contains antioxidants that can improve metabolism and reduce inflammation. Some compounds in coffee may also protect the brain against degenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s disease.
However, the researchers noted that because coffee is a convoluted compound, more research is needed to investigate it.
Meanwhile, a previous study, which followed 184,024 people aged 35-70 for about 13 years, found that coffee may aid reduce the risk of Parkinson’s disease. The study found that people who drank the most coffee had a 37% lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease compared to non-coffee drinkers.
A study suggests that the caffeine in coffee may offer protection against Parkinson’s disease. However, decaf coffee did not provide the same benefits.
