COFFEE LOVERS CAN CELEBRATE
The risk of heart disease—and the complications it creates—decreases with a daily cup of joe.
Ah … coffee! Whether you’re sitting at home sipping a steamy cup of joe or cradling a travel mug on your way to work – there is just something incredibly soothing about a morning cup of coffee.
But you might wonder if drinking coffee is good for you. What would you say if I told you that drinking caffeinated coffee can help reduce the risk of heart failure? Studies are indicating you could be getting more from your favorite morning beverage than you thought!
Any coffee lover will tell you, a cup of coffee packs quite a punch. It wakes you up, boosts your metabolic rate and decreases the risk of some diseases–including heart disease. September 29 is a double celebration–World Heart Day and National Coffee Day.
Coffee to the rescue
Three recent studies, over a 10-year period, following 21,000 adults drinking coffee conclude that the risk of heart failure dropped 5 – 12% with one cup of coffee per day, compared to people who drank no coffee. Beware these benefits don’t extend to coffee-based drinks such as lattes, Frappuccinos, and macchiatos – which are high in calories, sugar, and fat.
Keeping your heart healthy is important, especially now with the rise in COVID-19. Many studies are indicating that having a healthy heart will improve outcomes for COVID-19 patients versus patients with heart disease. As a reminder, GE Appliance employees located in Louisville can receive a COVID-19 vaccination onsite at Appliance park by calling 502-452-0333, option 3 to schedule an appointment.
Want more … Your favorite brew can give you benefits beyond just an energy boost and heart health, it can:
- Help you live longer – reduce risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, kidney disease – and
COVID-19, according to one study - Process glucose (sugar) better – to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes
- Decrease your likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease
- Control your liver enzyme levels
- Reduce your risk of colon cancer
- Reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease (especially for women)
Sources:
American Heart Association. (2021). Coffee may help reduce risk for heart failure. Retrieved from https://www.heart.org/en/news/2021/02/09/coffee-may-help-reduce-risk-for-heart-failure
John Hopkins Medicine. (2020). 9 reasons why (the right amount of) coffee is good for you. Retrieved from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/9-reasons-why-the-right-amount-of-coffee-is-good-for-you
European Society of Cardiology. (2021). Improving heart health may reduce the severity of COVID-19 disease. Retrieved from https://www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/improving-heart-health-may-reduce-the-severity-of-covid-19-disease
https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2021/07/coffee-veggies-covid-19/