- A 32-year study of nearly 50,000 women suggests that those who drank coffee in midlife were more likely to age healthily, maintaining sharpness, strength, and mental well-being.
- The research, presented at the American Society for Nutrition’s annual conference, found that caffeinated coffee, unlike tea or decaf, was “linked with healthy aging”.
- Healthy aging was defined as living to age 70 or older without major chronic diseases, maintaining physical function and good mental health, and exhibiting no cognitive impairment or memory complaints.
- Women considered 'healthy agers' consumed an average of 315 mg of caffeine per day in mid-life, primarily from regular coffee, with each additional cup linked to a 2-5 per cent higher chance of healthy aging.
- Dr Sara Mahdavi, who led the research, suggests that moderate coffee intake may offer protective benefits when combined with healthy lifestyle habits.
IN FULL
Drinking coffee helps women age better, landmark 30-year study finds
