A new study has shown that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day could help you live longer.
The study found that compared to people avoiding coffee, it was was also associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. The findings applied to ground, instant and decaffeinated varieties of the drink, and researchers say they suggest coffee consumption should be considered part of a healthy lifestyle.
According to the study, the greatest risk reduction was seen with two to three cups per day. Compared with no coffee drinking, this was associated with a 14%, 27% and 11% lower likelihood of death for decaffeinated, ground and instant preparations, respectively.
