Coffee Is Good for Your Brain
A recent study has found that moderate coffee consumption is linked to a reduced risk of dementia and slower cognitive decline. The research tracked 130,000 individuals over 40 years, revealing an 18 percent lower dementia risk for those who drank up to five cups daily. Additionally, coffee consumption is associated with various other health benefits, including lower mortality rates and reduced risks of certain cancers and diseases.
- ▪The study published by JAMA tracked the brain health of 130,000 people for over 40 years.
- ▪Moderate coffee drinkers had an 18 percent lower risk of dementia compared to non-drinkers.
- ▪Caffeine appears to be the key factor, as decaffeinated coffee did not show cognitive benefits.
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Science Coffee Is Good for Your Brain Researchers tracked 130,000 people for over 40 years and found coffee was associated with reduced risk of dementia. Ronald Bailey | From the June 2026 issue Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/04/topicsscience-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="A cup of coffee with latte art depicting a brain" alt="A cup of coffee with latte art depicting a brain | Illustration: Joanna Andreasson Source images: iStock" /> (Illustration: Joanna Andreasson Source images: iStock) Greek immigrant Pasqua Rosée opened the first…
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