Large Study Shows High Caffeine Intake Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk

A study tracked more than 131,000 people for up to 43 years.
Large Study Shows High Caffeine Intake Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk
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A daily cup of coffee or tea may do more than wake you up—it could also help keep your brain sharp as you age.

New research tracking hundreds of thousands of people over decades suggests that moderate caffeine consumption is linked to a lower risk of developing dementia.

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.