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The myth of nervousness and sleepless nights that is going to a better life. The properties of coffee are increasingly accepted by all professionals, at least in moderate doses.

Thus, coffee may be a natural product that can help prevent some diseases and help keep as memory and increase mental and physical performance. Apparently, the moderate consumption of this tea is “recommended for health” and may prevent or even help neurodegenerative diseases such as protective against type 2 diabetes, delaying the development of Parkinson’s disease and helps reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Furthermore, coffee contains four times more health beneficial compounds than other beverages of natural origin, the large amount of antioxidants that may influence the delay of the aging process. Also, a couple of cups of coffee a day helps to maintain concentration and alertness.

Here are some benefits

01) You full of energy. Caffeine stimulates the nervous system, facilitating coordination, improving your mood and your motivation. It also increases energy, stamina and speed, and thus reduces fatigue.

02) reduces the risk of developing cancer. People who take more than four cups of coffee a day are less likely to develop colon and rectal cancer because it inhibits the secretion of bile acids that are precursors of this disease. Read the rest of this entry »

According to recent research, men who drank at least six or more cups of coffee a day could be reduced by 60 percent their risk of advanced prostate cancer.

This is the first large study specifically analyzes the relationship between coffee and metastatic prostate cancer, said lead researcher Kathryn Wilson. “This is an exciting finding, because there are few modifiable risk factors for prostate cancer.” Is far from demonstrated a clear cause and effect, experts say, and it is not clear how that coffee might help prevent prostate cancer.

“Coffee contains many compounds that have various biological effects. Is an important source of antioxidants and it may have anticancer effects,” said Wilson, a researcher in epidemiology at the School of Public Health at Harvard in Boston. “Additionally, the café seems to have effects on insulin and has been associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. It is considered that insulin plays a role in many cancers, including prostate cancer.” The study compounds in coffee also have an impact on levels of sex hormones.

However, the immediate, the findings only point to a relationship between the love of “Java coffee” and a healthier prostate. Will need further study to confirm the findings and to see if there is a biological explanation for the phenomenon, said Wilson. In short, said: “It’s probably too early to tell someone that he [or she] should start drinking coffee just because of this study.” Read the rest of this entry »

Taking more than five cups of coffee a day may actually cause hallucinations, especially in people under great stress, this is the finding of a scientific study conducted in Australia.

Scientists at La Trobe University in Melbourne have come to this conclusion by a study on the effects of caffeine on people and their relationship with stress. EcoDiario.es As reported, the study claims that abuse of drinks with caffeine (including tea, colas and energy drinks) increases the risk of hallucinations.

A 92 volunteers were given various doses of caffeine. After dividing the participants according to their level of stress and caffeine consumption were asked to listen to a recording sounds confusing and, in turn, had to press a button when they believed hearing the Bing Crosby song “White Christmas” (White Christmas ).

The trick was that the song in no time it was introduced into the recording, but those with a higher stress levels and consumed more caffeine came to hear at least three times more than those who were more relaxed and had drunk fewer drinks with this stimulant. Read the rest of this entry »