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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Whittaker and Julia Musto

How many cups of tea or coffee can lower dementia risk? Study reveals the benefits

People who drink three cups of tea or coffee a day could cut their risk of getting dementia by almost a fifth, a new study has found.

There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK and early prevention is crucial, with caffeine appearing to help protect the brain from the condition.

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