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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Scientists may have just found the key reason why coffee is good for you

At least some of coffee’s health benefits come from its compounds acting on a receptor protein in the human body known for its role in stress response and ageing, a new study reveals.

Decades of research suggest that coffee consumption is associated with a longer life and lower risk of chronic disease.

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