Coffee Linked to Reduced Parkinson’s Risk

New research explores caffeine’s potential neuroprotective effects.
Coffee Linked to Reduced Parkinson’s Risk
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Your morning cup of joe may be doing more than just giving you an energy boost to tackle the day. New evidence suggests that the caffeine in your brew could pack an extra punch by reducing your risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.

Findings Suggest Caffeine May Reduce Parkinson’s Risk by 40 Percent

While previous research highlighted caffeine’s benefits like increased energy and enhanced cognitive performance, a recent study in Neurology adds to the evidence that caffeine may help prevent Parkinson’s disease, a progressive movement disorder.

The new study examined coffee intake and future Parkinson’s risk in 184,024 participants across six European countries.

George Citroner
George Citroner
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.