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Both coffee and tea have their fiercely loyal fans and each beverage has been touted with a long list of health and beauty benefits. But when it comes to java versus tea, is there truly a winner?
Coffee Benefits:
For many people, the mind-clearing bliss of that first sip in the morning is benefit enough. But while you enjoy your morning java, consider all you're gaining.
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| Skin Cancer: Coffee may protect against skin cancer, according to one study, by absorbing harmful rays and promoting cell repair. Another study found that a cup a day lowered the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer by nearly 11 percent. | Cellulite: Applied topically, caffeine (usually available in the highest doses in coffee) may help smooth cellulite. In one study, caffeine increased microcirculation, though the research is still tentative. | Depression: A study found that drinking three cups of coffee daily lowered women’s relative risk of depression by 15 percent; 20 percent for those who nabbed a fourth cup. |
| Endrometrial Cancer: Consuming java lowers insulin and estrogen levels, lessening the risk of endometrial cancer. | Stress: Having a cup of Joe makes women more effective partners in a stressful situation (In the “OMG!” news category: caffeinated men were actually less helpful). | |
| Type 2 Diabetes: Coffee may help you dodge type 2 diabetes. One UCLA study found that women who drank four cups of coffee per day were 56 percent less likely to develop the disease than non-drinkers. | Alzheimer's: Drinking coffee in midlife helps reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease later in life. | |
| Parkinson's Disease: Research shows the caffeine in coffee is associated with a significantly lower incidence of Parkinson’s disease in men. | ||
| Heart Disease: Drinking coffee may help your heart. A Dutch study found that moderate coffee drinkers (two to four cups daily) had a 20 percent lower risk of heart disease than those who drank less or more than that amount. | ||
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Indigestion: If java gives you heartburn, here’s good news: Researchers found that dark roasts contain a substance that inhibits production of stomach acid, making your espresso more tummy-friendly. |
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