Coffee

Does Drinking Coffee Offer Any Health Benefits?

Millions of people in the world get up every morning with a cup of coffee. While it's been long known that the stimulant properties of coffee can help some people feel more awake and alert, there are some other health effects that could arise from heavy coffee drinking.

     Studies have shown some of the results of drinking coffee in moderate amounts may be advantageous to us. Yet, some of the other side effects of coffee drinking in large amounts may be more harmful for your health than good. This article will explore a few of the other health effects that drinking coffee may have.

   The first benefit most people notice is a little bit of a boost to short term memory. One of the chemicals present in coffee beans actually stimulates memory retention. This is widely abused by students facing exams.

   Research additionally indicates that students who consume moderate amounts of coffee have slightly better test scores than those who do not. Studies conducted in the "over 80" population have concluded that drinking coffee can also improve cognitive memory function. Drinking coffee is believed to have a direct impact on reducing the risk of developing diseases …