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Daily Coffee and Tea Consumption Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

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Recent research indicates that consuming caffeinated coffee and tea may be beneficial for cognitive health and could reduce the risk of dementia. The study, published in JAMA, found that midlife coffee drinkers had an 18% lower chance of developing dementia, while tea drinkers had a 14% lower risk. Notably, the benefits were not observed with decaffeinated beverages. Experts caution that while caffeine may play a role, other factors could also contribute to these findings, and individuals should not increase their caffeine intake solely for brain health. Maintaining a balanced lifestyle with healthy habits remains crucial.

Key Details: • Consume 2-3 cups of coffee or 1-2 cups of tea daily for potential benefits. • Research is based on long-term studies involving over 130,000 participants. • Caution advised for those with anxiety, insomnia, or heart conditions regarding caffeine intake.

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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthUniversity of TorontoDr. Daniel WangDr. David KaoDr. Sara MahdaviUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical School

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